Scripture Verse

I have called you friends. John 15:15

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Hal­dor Lil­le­nas, Great Gos­pel Songs (Kan­sas Ci­ty, Mis­sou­ri: Na­za­rene Pub­lish­ing House, 1929), num­ber 7 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Haldor Lillenas (1885–1959)

Lyrics

I have found a friend who cannot fal­ter,
All my deep­est needs He can sup­ply;
One whose love was nev­er known to al­ter,
Strong, un­chang­ing, faith­ful, ev­er nigh.

Refrain

He is mine, He is mine,
Mine to meet my ev­ery need,
Mine to be a friend in­deed;
He is mine, He is mine,
Hallelujah, I know He is mine.

I have found a Sav­ior who could save me
When re­pent­ing un­to Him I came;
Life eter­nal, hope and peace He gave me,
Joy un­end­ing, glo­ry to His name!

Refrain

I have found a coun­sel­or un­fail­ing,
I have found a com­fort­er di­vine;
My pro­tect­ion ’mid the foes as­sail­ing,
Best of all I know that He is mine.

Refrain

I have found a pi­lot who can guide me
Over life’s wild, ev­er chang­ing sea;
Who in love will ev­er stand be­side me,
Till my barque shall safe­ly an­chored be.

Refrain