Was There Ever a Friend so True?

I have a dear Savior who loves me I know

Author: Harriet Fithian
Tune: [I have a dear Savior who loves me, I know]
Published in 11 hymnals

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Representative Text

1. I have a dear Savior who loves me, I know,
And whose will I delight to do;
He’s present to cheer me wherever I go—
Was there ever a friend so true?

Refrain
Was there ever a friend so true?
Was there ever a friend so true?
I often have proved Him,
I ever will love Him—
Was there ever a friend so true?

2. This wonderful friend is a helper indeed;
He has promised to lead me through,
And closer He comes than a brother in need—
Was there ever a friend so true? [Refrain]

3. He soothes me in sorrow with songs in the night,
And inspires me with hope anew;
He fills me with courage my battles to fight—
Was there ever a friend so true? [Refrain]

4. His love is a fountain of blessing so pure,
Ever flowing for me, for you;
His power is unfailing, His promise is sure—
Was there ever a friend so true? [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #7122

Author: Harriet Fithian

Early 20th Century Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I have a dear Savior who loves me I know
Title: Was There Ever a Friend so True?
Author: Harriet Fithian
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Was there ever a friend so true
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #7122
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Instances

Instances (1 - 11 of 11)
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Best Hymns No. 4 #148

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Celestial Songs #633

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Famous Gospel Hymns #41

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Famous Hymns #41

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs Number Two #3

Hymns for the People for Services of Song in Christian Work #d63

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Pentecostal Hymns Nos. 5 and 6 Combined #25

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Redemption Songs #859

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Revival Hymns #58

TextScoreAudio

The Cyber Hymnal #7122

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The Voice of Thanksgiving No. 3 #77

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