Baptist Hymnal 1991 ‎#183

183. I've Found a Friend, O Such a Friend

1. I've found a friend, O such a friend!
Christ loved me ere I knew Him
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus he bound me to Him;
And round my heart still closely twine
Those ties which naught can sever,
For I am His, and Christ is mine,
Forever and forever.

2. I've found a friend, O such a friend!
He bled, he died to save me;
And not alone the gift of life,
But His own self He gave me;
Naught that I have my own I call,
I hold it for the Giver;
My heart, my strength, my life, my all
Are His, and His forever.

3. I've found a friend, O such a friend!
All pow'r to Him is given,
To guard me on my onward course,
And bring me safe to heaven:
Th'eternal glories gleam afar
To nerve my faint endeavor;
So now to watch, to work, to war,
And then to rest forever.

4. I've found a friend, O such a friend!
So kind and true and tender,
So wise a counselor and guide,
So mighty a defender!
From Him who loves me now so well
What pow'r my soul can sever?
Shall life or death or earth or hell?
No, I am his forever.

Text Information

• First Line: I've found a friend, O such a friend!
• Title: I've Found a Friend, O Such a Friend
• Author: James G. Small
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 17:17

Tune Information

• Name: FRIEND
• Composer: George C. Stebbins
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. D.
• Key: A♭ Major