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.

Friendship with Jesus, Fellowship divine, O what blessed, 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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