Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#307

307. Jesus Is a Friend of Mine

1 Why should I charge my soul with care?
The wealth of every mine
Belongs to Christ, God’s Son and Heir,
And He’s a Friend of mine.

Refrain:
Yes, He’s a Friend of mine,
And He with me doth all things share;
Since all is Christ’s and Christ is mine,
Why should I have a care?
For Jesus is a Friend of mine.

2 The golden sun, the silver moon,
And all the stars that shine,
Are His alone, yes, every one,
And He’s a Friend of mine. (Refrain)

3 He daily spreads a glorious feast,
And at His table dine
The whole creation, man and beast,
And He’s a Friend of mine. (Refrain)

4 And when He comes in bright array,
And leads the conquering line,
It will be glory then to say,
That He’s a Friend of mine. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: Why should I charge my soul with care?
• Title: Jesus Is a Friend of Mine
• Author: John H. Sammis, 1844-1919
• Refrain First Line: Yes, He's a Friend of Mine
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Christ: Comforter; Christ: Friend; Contentment; Peace: Spiritual; The Christian Way of Life: Assurance and Trust
• Copyright: © 1910, Renewal, 1938, by A. P. Towner, Assigned to Hope Publishing Co.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Why should I charge my soul with care?]
• Composer: Daniel B. Towner, 1850-1919
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: © 1910, Renewal, 1938, by A. P. Towner, Assigned to Hope Publishing Co.
• Notes: Now Public Domain