Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#504

504. Since Jesus is my friend

1 Since Jesus is my friend,
And I to Him belong,
It matters not what foes intend,
However fierce and strong.

2 He whispers in my breast
Sweet words of holy cheer,
How they who seek in God their rest
Shall ever find Him near;--

3 How God hath built above
A city fair and new,
Where eye and heart shall see and prove
What faith has counted true.

4 My heart for gladness springs;
It cannot more be sad;
For very joy it laughs and sings,--
Sees naught but sunshine glad.

5 The sun that lights mine eyes
Is Christ, the Lord I love;
I sing for joy of that which lies
Stored up for me above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Since Jesus is my friend
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1656)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Our Confidence; Christ: Joy of believers in; Courage; Fear Dispelled; Trust: In God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: GREENWOOD
• Composer: Joseph E. Sweetser
• Meter: S. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.