The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1613

1613. The Friend I Need

1. I need just such a friend as Jesus
To lead me on the upward way;
A friend that will be near
When the darkest clouds appear,
Oh, I need just such a friend as Jesus.

Refrain
I need just such a friend,
One on whom I can depend,
I need just such a friend as Jesus,
A friend that will be true
As no other one will do,
Oh, I need just such a friend as Jesus.

2. I need just such a friend as Jesus!
He bore my sins upon the tree;
I’ll give to Him my heart!
Never say again—Depart!
For I need just such a friend as Jesus. [Refrain]

3. I need just such a friend as Jesus
When crossing Jordan’s swelling tide;
Tho’ seraph angels wait,
When I reach the pearly gate,
I will need just such a friend as Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I need just such a friend as Jesus
• Title: The Friend I Need
• Author: Edwin V. Adams (1909)
• Refrain First Line: I need just such a friend
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I need just such a friend as Jesus]
• Composer: J. Wesley Hughes
• Incipit: 35556 53217 12222
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain