Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#298

298. 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:
They who once his kindness prove
Find it everlasting love.

2 Which of all our friends, to save us,
Could or would have shed his blood?
But this Savior died to have us
Reconciled in him to God:
This was boundless love indeed;
Jesus is the friend we need.

3 When he lived on earth, they scorned him;
"Friend of sinners" was his name.
Though the angels have adored him,
Still he answers to that claim;
Still he calls them dearest friends
And to all their needs attends.

4 O for grace our hearts to soften!
Teach us, Lord, at length to love.
We, alas! forget too often,
What a Friend we have above:
But, when home our souls are brought,
We will love Thee as we ought.

Text Information

• First Line: One there is, above all others
• Title: One There Is, above All Others
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Justification; Easter 6; Love

Tune Information

• Name: AMEN SJUNGE HVARJE TUNGA
• Composer: Andreas P. Berggren, 1801-1880
• Meter: 87 87 77
• Key: C Major