My Heavenly Friend

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I have a friend in heaven, A faithful, loving Friend

Author: Ida L. Reed
Tune: [I have a Friend in heaven]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 I have a Friend in heaven,
A faithful, loving Friend,
Whose holy presence ever,
My footsteps doth attend.
Though earthly friends forsake me,
I will not be alone,
For He is ever with me,
And I am all His own.

Chorus:
Though earthly friends forsake me,
I will not be alone,
For He is ever with me,
And I am all His own.

2 I have a Friend in heaven,
Who shareth all my grief,
To Him I take my burdens,
He grants my soul relief.
His care is ever o’er me,
He guides me day by day,
Makes straight the path before me,
Sheds light upon my way. [Chorus]

3 I have a Friend in heaven,
A strong and mighty Friend,
Whose tender love will ever
Go with me to the end.
Though earthly ties be broken,
I cannot be alone,
For Jesus walks beside me,
And I am all His own. [Chorus]

Source: Gems and Jewels #94

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Author: Ida L. Reed

Ida Lilliard Reed, 1865-1951 Born: November 30, 1865, near Arden, Barbour County, West Virginia. Died: July 8, 1951, Arden, West Virginia. Buried: Ebenezer Methodist Church, Arden, West Virginia. Reed is said to have written 2,000 hymns in her lifetime. In 1939, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers recognized her "substantial contribution to American music" by awarding her a small "weekly bonus." © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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First Line:	I have a friend in heaven, A faithful, loving Friend
Title:	My Heavenly Friend
Author:	Ida L. Reed
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Though earthly friends forsake me
Publication Date:	1890
Copyright:	Public Domain