Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#133

133. One there is above all others

1 One there is above all others
Well deserves the name of Friend;
His is love beyond a brother's,
Costly, free, and knows no end.

2 Which of all our friends, to save us,
Could or would have shed His blood?
But this Saviour died to have us
Reconciled in Him to God.

3 When He lived on earth abasèd,
Friend of sinners was His name;
Now, above all glory raisèd,
He rejoices in the same.

4 Oh, for grace our hearts to soften!
Teach us, Lord, at length to love;
We, alas! forget too often
What a Friend we have above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: One there is above all others
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Friend; Christ: Love of; Christ: Praise to; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: TALMAR
• Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Notes: Public Domain.