A friend of Je­sus! O what bliss
That one so vile as I
Should ev­er have a friend like this
To lead me to the sky!

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Friendship with Je­sus!
Fellowship di­vine!
O what bless­èd, sweet com­mun­ion!
Jesus is a friend of mine.

A friend when oth­er friend­ships cease,
A friend when oth­ers fail,
A friend who gives me joy and peace,
A friend when foes as­sail!

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A friend when sick­ness lays me low,
A friend when death draws near,
A friend as through the vale I go,
A friend to help and cheer!

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A friend when life’s short race is o’er
A friend when earth is past,
A friend to meet on Hea­ven’s shore,
A friend when home at last!

Refrain