Was There Ever Such a Friend

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Behold the love of Christ for me

Author: Knowles Shaw
Tune: [Behold the love of Christ for me] (31165)
Published in 4 hymnals

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1 Behold the love of Christ for me,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
He shed his blood on Calvary,
And I His faithful follow'r be,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
He intercedes in heaven for me,
Oh, may my soul from sin be free,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?

2 Behold my love to live for Thee,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
Wilt Thou, my Savior, dwell with me,
While heaven and earth combine to say,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
His foes He'll banish far away,
His follow'rs clothe in bright array,
"Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?"

3 Hear, O sinner, and obey,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
Accept His call with delay,
'Tis Christ alone who can relieve,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?
Come, peace and pardon here receive,
No longer now His Spirit grieve,
Was there ever such a friend as Jesus?

Source: The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle #11

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Author: Knowles Shaw

Knowles Shaw (1834-1878), a name familiar in many western households--was born near New London, in Morgan Township, Ohio, on the 13th of October, 1834. His mother's maiden name was Huldah Griffin, and by both of his parents he was of Scottish extraction. His early life was spent in Rush County, Indiana, where he first began to play the violin, furnishing the music for many a dance. While the ball was going on he was converted, ceasing to play in the middle of the piece he was performing. Very soon thereafter he entered the ministry of the Christian Church. On the 11th of January, 1855, he married Miss Martha Finley. Most of his time after entering the ministry was spent in the West and South, and on account of his wonderful vocal powers he… Go to person page >

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