Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#342

342. 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 I rest upon the ground
Of Jesus and His Blood,
For 'tis through Him that I have found
The true eternal Good.

3 His Spirit in me dwells,
O'er all my mind He reigns,
All care and sadness He dispels,
And soothes away all pains.

4 He whispers in my breast
Sweet words of holy cheer,
How he who seeks in God his rest
Shall ever find Him near;

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

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

7 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
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1653)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855. a)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Faith
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BETHLEHEM
• Composer: Samuel Wesley (1828)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.