Sunday School Book ‎#107

107. I have a Friend

1 I have a Friend so patient, kind, forbearing,
Of all my friends this Friend doth love me best;
Though I am weak and sinful, yet when sharing
His love and mercy I am ever blest.

2 He is my Lord, my Friend, yea, He's my Brother;
And Jesus Christ is His most blessed Name.
He loves more tenderly than any mother;
To rest in Him is more than wealth and fame.

3 My poor and wretched soul He bought so dearly,
And freed from condemnation, death and hell;
The old and bitter foe He crushed completely,
My soul, rejoice and sing, for all is well!

4 Thus I'm redeemed; no more the law prevaileth,
For Christ, the Lord, is my Redeemer's Name;
His precious blood more than my sin availeth;
His merit covers all my guilt and shame.

5 With hallelujahs here I'd tell the story,
My Lord to praise, to laud and magnify;
And praise His Name for evermore in glory,
Before His throne with all the saints on high.

Text Information

• First Line: I have a Friend so patient, kind, forbearing
• Title: I have a Friend
• Publication Date: 1909
• Topic: The Christian Graces; Faith: Peace
• Notes: Author from index: Rosenius

Tune Information

(No tune information)