The Hymnbook ‎#218

218. 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 nought 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Since Jesus is my Friend
• Title: Since Jesus Is My Friend
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1656)
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Nehemiah 8:10
  ;
  Psalm 28:7
  ;
  John 15:14
• Topic: Christ: Friend; Christ: Light; Christ: Presence; Joy; Jesus Christ: His Presence

Tune Information

• Name: GREENWOOD
• Composer: Joseph E. Sweetser (1849)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major