Verse 1

ONE there is above all others well deserves the name of friend; His is love beyond a brother’s, Costly, free, and knows no end: They who once His kindness prove, Find it everlasting love.

Verse 2

Which of all our friends to save us, Could or would have shed his blood? But our Jesus died to have us Reconciled, in Him to God: This was boundless love indeed; Jesus is a friend in need.

Verse 3

When He lived on earth abased Friend of sinners was His name; Now above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same; Still He calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends.

Verse 4

O for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord, at length to love; We, alas! forget too often What a friend we have above; But when home our souls are brought, We shall love Thee as we ough

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