The Voice of Praise ‎#259

259. 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:
They who his affections prove,
Find his heart abounds with love.

2 Which of all our friends, to save us,
Could or would have shed his blood?
But our Jesus died to have us
Reconciled in him to God:
This was boundless love indeed;
Jesus is a friend in need.

3 When he loved on earth abased,
Friend of sinners was his name;
Now, above all glory raised,
He rejoices in the same;
Still he calls them brethren, friends,
And to all their wants attends.

4 Oh for grace our hearts to soften!
Teach us, Lord, thy name to love;
We, alas! forget too often
What a Friend we have above:
But if there our souls are brought,
We will love thee as we ought.

Text Information

• First Line: One there is above all others
• Author: Newton
• Meter: P. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 18:24
  ;
  Matthew 12:48-50
  ;
  Mark 3:33-35
  ;
  John 15:9
• Topic: Christ: Appellations; The Friend of Friends

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