The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#15

15. I'll Be a Friend to Jesus

1 They tried my Lord and Master,
With no one to defend;
Within the halls of Pilate
He stood without a friend.

Refrain:
I’ll be a friend to Jesus,
My life for Him I’ll spend;
I’ll be a friend to Jesus,
Until my years shall end.

2 The world may turn against Him,
I’ll love Him to the end,
And while on earth I’m living,
My Lord shall have a friend. [Refrain]

3 I’ll do what He may bid me;
I’ll go where He may send;
I’ll try each flying moment,
To prove that I’m His friend. [Refrain]

4 To all who need a Saviour,
My Friend I’ll recommend,
Because He brought salvation,
Is why I am His friend. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: They tried my Lord and Master
• Title: I'll Be a Friend to Jesus
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman
• Refrain First Line: I'll be a friend to Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Copyright: J. W. Dennis, Owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [They tried my Lord and Master]
• Composer: J. W. Dennis
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: J. W. Dennis, Owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain