Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman Hymnal: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #15 (1938) First Line: They tried my Lord and Master Lyrics: 1 They tried my Lord and Master,
With no one to defend;
Within the halls of Pilate
He stood without a friend.
Refrain:
I’ll be a friend to Jesus,
My life for Him I’ll spend;
I’ll be a friend to Jesus,
Until my years shall end.
2 The world may turn against Him,
I’ll love Him to the end,
And while on earth I’m living,
My Lord shall have a friend. [Refrain]
3 I’ll do what He may bid me;
I’ll go where He may send;
I’ll try each flying moment,
To prove that I’m His friend. [Refrain]
4 To all who need a Saviour,
My Friend I’ll recommend,
Because He brought salvation,
Is why I am His friend. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [They tried my Lord and Master]
I'll Be a Friend to Jesus