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86. I have a Friend in Jesus

1 I have a friend in Jesus
Who is a friend indeed;
And who, above all others
Is just the friend I need,
In counsel, care and blessing
His wondrous love I see,
And nothing seen or hidden,
Can take his love from me.

Refrain:
I have a friend who is a friend indeed,
My help, my strength in every time of need.

2 He has me in his keeping,
This friend, so great and kind,
In whom in all my troubles
A present help I find,
Through all the way before me
I have his hand to guide,
My faith in him reposing,
Whatever may betide. [Refrain]

3 I have his word of promise,
Replete with holy love,
That he will not forsake me,
Until we meet above,
And having for a refuge,
The shadow of his wing,
‘Tis sweet indeed, to speak it,
And oh, how sweet to sing. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I have a friend in Jesus
Title: I have a Friend in Jesus
Author: E. A. Barnes
Publication Date: 1885
Tune Information
Name: [I have a friend in Jesus]
Composer: C. C. Case



Media
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