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Text:"Jesus is my friend"
Translator:C. Winkworth
Tune:GREENWOOD
Composer:J. E. Sweetser

411. "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 How God hath built above
A city fair and new,
Where eye and heart shall see and prove
What faith has counted true.

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

5 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: "Jesus is my friend"
Translator: C. Winkworth
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Love, and Communion With Christ; Christ: Character of; Christ: Friend (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GREENWOOD
Composer: J. E. Sweetser
Meter: S. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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