Light and Life Songs ‎#56

56. The Friend You Need

1 Ye who are weary, broken in spirit,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
He that hath ears today let him heart it,
He is the friend you need.

Chorus:
Tenderly calling, tenderly calling;
Unto His loving call give heed;
Why not receive Him, trust and believe Him?
Christ is the friend you heed,
He is the friend you need.

2 Bowed ‘neath the weight of sins that oppress you,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
He hath the pow’r to comfort and bless you,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

3 Come as you are, make no preparation,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Fall at His feet and trust for salvation,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

4 Come in His grace and mercy believing,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Fulness of blessing freely receiving,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

5 Make no delay, the moments are precious
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Now is the time He waits to be gracious,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

6 When the dark hours of trial o’ertake you,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Harder then lean, He’ll never forsake you,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

7 When from the scenes of earth you are passing,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
When the cold stream of death you are crossing
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Ye who are weary, broken in spirit
• Title: The Friend You Need
• Author: Mrs. C. H. M.
• Refrain First Line: Tenderly calling, tenderly calling
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1904
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Ye who are weary, broken in spirit]
• Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris
• Notes: Public Domain.