Scripture Verse

I am the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6

Introduction

Words: H. O. De­vah, in Prais­es, ed­it­ed by Ed­win O. Ex­cell (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: E. O. Ex­cell, 1905), num­ber 14.

Music: Will­iam E. Marks (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know De­vah’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him or Marks,

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William E. Marks
1872–1954

Lyrics

I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
He is a Sav­ior ten­der and true;
Jesus, my king—how I adore Him!
And He should be as pre­cious to you.

Refrain

I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
Will you re­ceive His greet­ing to­day?
Waiting He stands, ten­der­ly plead­ing:
I am the Life, the Truth, and the Way.

I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
He is a faith­ful shep­herd and guide;
Sorrow He shares, bur­dens He light­ens,
Ev’ry good thing by Him is sup­plied.

Refrain

I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
Will you not let Him en­ter your heart?
Peace He will give you with­out mea­sure,
Blessing un­told, that will not de­part.

Refrain