The Friend You Need

1 Ye who are weary, broken in spirit,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
He that hath ears today let him heart it,
He is the friend you need.

Chorus:
Tenderly calling, tenderly calling;
Unto His loving call give heed;
Why not receive Him, trust and believe Him?
Christ is the friend you heed,
He is the friend you need.

2 Bowed ‘neath the weight of sins that oppress you,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
He hath the pow’r to comfort and bless you,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

3 Come as you are, make no preparation,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Fall at His feet and trust for salvation,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

4 Come in His grace and mercy believing,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Fulness of blessing freely receiving,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

5 Make no delay, the moments are precious
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Now is the time He waits to be gracious,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

6 When the dark hours of trial o’ertake you,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
Harder then lean, He’ll never forsake you,
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]

7 When from the scenes of earth you are passing,
Christ is the friend, the friend that you need;
When the cold stream of death you are crossing
He is the friend you need. [Chorus]


Source: Light and Life Songs: adapted especially to sunday schools, prayer meetings and other social services #56

• MIDI file from Light and Life Songs: adapted especially to sunday schools, prayer meetings and other social services #56