The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6138

6138. Since Jesus Is My Friend

1. Since Jesus is my Friend,
And I to Him belong,
It matters not what foes intend,
However fierce and strong.

2. He whispers in my breast
Sweet words of holy cheer;
How they who seek in God their rest
Shall ever find Him near.

3. My heart for gladness springs;
It cannot more be sad;
For very joy it laughs and sings,
Sees naught but sunshine glad.

4. The Sun that lights mine eyes
Is Christ, the Lord I love;
I sing for joy of that which lies
Stored up for me above.

Text Information

• First Line: Since Jesus is my Friend
• Title: Since Jesus Is My Friend
• German Title: Ist Gott für mich, so trete
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1656)
• Translator (from German): Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GREENWOOD
• Composer: Joseph Emerson Sweetser (1849)
• Meter: SM
• Incipit: 32156 57671 35212
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain