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Can there a balm on earth be found

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1 Can there a balm on earth be found,
To heal the wounded soul?
'Tis friendship: for it cheers, though all around
The waves of trouble roll:
But friends must die,
But friends must die,
And in the grave forsaken lie.

2 If there be aught beneath the skies
That vies with things above,
'Tis friendship; when its sacred charms arise
From pure and virtuous love;
But still how vain!
Dust must return to dust again.

3 Yet, while our earthly comforts fly,
We still retain one friend:
'Tis Jesus! while he lives we cannot die,
Nor can his friendship end:
His love shall last
When death expires and time is past.

Source: The Minstrel of Zion: a book of religious songs, accompanied with appropriate music, chiefly original #204b

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Author: S. Wakefield

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First Line: Can there a balm on earth be found
Author: S. Wakefield
Copyright: Public Domain
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The American Church Harp #123

The American Church Harp #123

The Christian Melodist, a Collection of Popular Songs, for Use in Public and Social Meetings ... #d44

The Christian Melodist, a Collection of Popular Songs, for Use in Public and Social Meetings ... #d44

The Christian Psalmist #d87

The Christian Psalmist #d87

The Christian Psalmist (Numeral ed.) 10th ed., 1st rev. ed. #d52

The Christian Psalmist (Numeral ed.) 10th ed., 1st rev. ed. #d52
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The Minstrel of Zion #204b

The Minstrel of Zion #204b
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