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298 | The Hymnal#299a | 299b |
Text: | Since Jesus is my Friend |
Author: | Rev. Paul Gerhardt |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth |
Tune: | SELMA |
Adapter: | R. A. Smith (1780-1829) |
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 My heart for gladness springs;
It cannot more be sad;
For very joy it laughs and sings,
Sees naught but sunshine glad.
4 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 | |
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First Line: | Since Jesus is my Friend |
Translator: | Catherine Winkworth (1855) |
Author: | Rev. Paul Gerhardt (1656) |
Meter: | S. M. |
Publication Date: | 1950 |
Topic: | The Life in Christ: Joy; Assurance; Christ: Friend, The(2 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | SELMA |
Adapter: | R. A. Smith (1780-1829) |
Meter: | S. M. |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Source: | From a traditional melody of the Isle of Arran |