Jesus Is the Dearest Friend I Have
Authors: O.A. Miller • Composers: O.A. Miller • Meter: 11.11.11.11. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1918
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1. Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have,
For his love is deeper than the deepest sea;
He alone did die upon the cross for me,
He alone did pay my debt to set me free.
Chorus:
Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have,
(Jesus, Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have,)
Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have;
(Jesus, Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have;)
For he hears me when I call,
Gently lifts me when I fall;
He’s the dearest, sweetest Friend I have.
2. Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have,
For he pardoned all my sins so long ago;
With his blood he washed me whiter than the snow,
And he makes my heart with heaven’s joy to glow.
3. Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have,
For his mercies round me deep as waters flow;
And his grace delivers as I upward go,
Thus our friendship ev’ry day doth sweeter grow.
4. Jesus is the dearest, sweetest Friend I have,
For when storms with all their dangers rage on high,
To his bosom he doth bid me quickly fly,
There enfolded in his arms, how safe am I!