The Best Friend Is Jesus

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O the best friend to have is Jesus

Author: P. P. Bilhorn
Tune: [O the best friend to have is Jesus]
Published in 78 hymnals

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1 Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus,
When the cares of life upon you roll,
He will heal the wounded heart,
He will strength and grace impart;
Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus.

Chorus:
The best friend to have is Jesus,
The best friend to have is Jesus,
He will help you when you fall,
He will hear you when you call;
Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus.

2 What a friend I have found in Jesus!
Peace and comfort to my soul He brings;
Leaning on His mighty arm,
I will fear no ill nor harm;
Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus. [Chorus]

3 Tho' I pass thro' the night of sorrow,
And the chilly waves of Jordan roll,
Never need I shrink nor fear,
For my Saviour is so near;
Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus. [Chorus]

4 When at last to our home we gather,
With the faithful who have gone before,
We will sing upon the shore,
Praising Him forevermore;
Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus. [Chorus]

Source: Christ in Song: for all religious services nearly one thousand best gospel hymns, new and old with responsive scripture readings (Rev. and Enl.) #50

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Author: P. P. Bilhorn

Pseudonyms: W. Ferris Britcher, Irene Durfee; C. Ferris Holden, P. H. Roblin (a anagram of his name)… Go to person page >

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First Line:	O the best friend to have is Jesus
Title:	The Best Friend Is Jesus
Author:	P. P. Bilhorn
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	The best friend to have is Jesus
Notes:	Spanish translation: See "Es Jesus el mejor amigo"; Norwegian translation: See O der er ingen ven som Jesus"
Copyright:	Public Domain