Songs of Praise and Salvation ‎#64

64. My Dearest Friend is Jesus

1 Since to my heart he came to dwell,
My dearest Friend is Jesus;
His wondrous love I’ll gladly tell,
My dearest Friend is Jesus.
His precious blood hath made me whole,
With him I’m pressing to the goal,
His blessed peace is in my soul,
My dearest Friend is Jesus.

Refrain:
My Friend, my Friend,
My dearest Friend is Jesus;
I have no fear, since he is near,
My precious Saviour, Jesus.

2 He takes the burden from my heart,
My dearest Friend is Jesus;
His life to me he doth impart,
My dearest Friend is Jesus.
His mercy reaches even me,
He breaks my bonds and sets me free,
In him is joy and liberty,
My dearest Friend is Jesus. [Refrain]

3 With willing tongue his praise I sing,
My dearest Friend is Jesus;
By loving service crown him King,
My dearest Friend is Jesus.
Beneath his wings I’m free from care,
My load of sin his shoulders bear,
My heart he doth inspire to prayer,
My dearest Friend is Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Since to my heart he came to dwell
• Title: My Dearest Friend is Jesus
• Author: L. E. J.
• Refrain First Line: My Friend, my Friend
• Publication Date: 1902

Tune Information

• Name: [Since to my heart he came to dwell]
• Composer: L. E. Jones