The Morning Star ‎#11

11. Jesus our Friend

1 Behold the love of Christ for me,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
He shed his blood on Calvary,
And I His faithful follow'r be,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
He intercedes in heaven for me,
Oh, may my soul from sin be free,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?

2 Behold my love to live for Thee,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
Wilt Thou, my Savior, dwell with me,
While heaven and earth combine to say,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
His foes He'll banish far away,
His follow'rs clothe in bright array,
"Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?"

3 Hear, O sinner, and obey,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
Accept His call with delay,
'Tis Christ alone who can relieve,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
Come, peace and pardon here receive,
No longer now His Spirit grieve,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the love of Christ for me
• Title: Jesus our Friend
• Author: K. Shaw
• Refrain First Line: Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
• Publication Date: 1877
• Scripture:
  John 10:15
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Behold the love of Christ for me]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.