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He's my Friend

Through all the years I've roamed in sin

Author: Ruby Viney
Tune: [Through all the years I’ve roamed in sin]
Published in 4 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Thro’ all the years I’ve roamed in sin,
And wandered from my Lord away,
He tenderly has cared for me,
And guided me thro’ every day.

Refrain:
Oh, He’s my friend,
No evil can my soul betide;
I’ll trust His grace—
He’ll lead me to the glory side.

2 When clouds would hover over me,
And from me almost hide the light,
My Savior, with His love-light true,
Is ever near to banish night. [Refrain]

3 When other friends would prove untrue,
My Lord, I know, is faithful still;
To Him I’ll all my service give,
And strive to do His blessèd will. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #15377

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First Line: Through all the years I've roamed in sin
Title: He's my Friend
Author: Ruby Viney
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #15377
  • PDF (PDF)
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