Author: E. A. H. Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #106 (1891) Hymnal Title: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School First Line: I have a Friend, oh, such a Friend Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Saviour, precious Friend! Lyrics: 1 I have a Friend, oh, such a Friend!
His precious life He gave me,
When on the cross He shed His blood
To ransom and to save me.
Refrain:
O Jesus, Saviour, precious Friend!
Abide with me unto the end;
With me, with me,
Abide unto the end.
2 I have a Friend, oh, such a Friend!
My sins He has forgiven;
He is my peace and righteousness,
My happiness and heaven. [Refrain]
3 I have a Friend, oh, such a Friend!
Whose mercy is unfailing,
Whose earnest pleas before the throne
For me is now availing. [Refrain]
4 I have a Friend, oh, such a Friend!
My hope and my salvation;
Let all the blood-washed bring to Him
Eternal acclamation. [Refrain] Topics: Savior and Friend Languages: English Tune Title: [I have a Friend, oh, such a Friend]
My Precious Friend