Songs

I’ve found a Friend, Oh such a friend!

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				8.7.8.7.D.

1	I’ve found a Friend, Oh such a friend! 
	He loved me ere I knew Him;
	He drew me with the cords of love,
	And thus He bound me to Him;
	And round my heart still closely twine 
	Those ties which naught can sever,
	For I am His, and He is mine,
	Forever and forever.

2	I’ve found a Friend, Oh such a friend!
	He bled, He died to save me;
	And not alone the gift of life, 
	But His own Self He gave me!
	Naught that I have mine own I call,
	I’ll hold it for the Giver,
	My heart, my strength, my life, my all,
	Are His, and His forever.

3	I’ve found a Friend, Oh, such a friend!
	All pow’r to Him is given,
	To guard me on my onward course, 
	And bring me safe to heaven.
	Th’ eternal glories gleam afar,
	To nerve my faint endeavor;
	So now to watch, to work, to war, 
	And then to rest forever.

4	I’ve found a Friend, Oh, such a friend!
	So kind and true and tender,
	So wise a Counselor and Guide
	So mighty a Defender!
	From Him, who loves me now so well
	What power my soul can sever?
	Shall life, or death, or earth or hell?
	No! I am His forever.

							J.G. Small