Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#108

108. One there is above all others

1 One there is above all others,
Well deserves the name of Friend;
His is love beyond a brother’s,
Costly, free, and knows no end.

2 Which of all our friends, to save us,
Could or would have shed his blood?
But this Saviour died to have us
Reconciled in Him to God.

3 When He lived on earth abased,
Friend of sinners was His name;
Now, above all glory raised,
He rejoices in the same.

4 Oh, for grace our hearts to soften!
Teach us, Lord, at length to love;
We, alas! forget too often
What a Friend we have above.

Text Information

• First Line: One there is above all others
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: a Friend; Christ a Friend; Love: Of Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Newton

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