He lifted my burden of sorrow and sin, The blood of His cleansing has washed me within; He gave me the power new life to begin, Oh, what a dear friend is Jesus!
Refrain: Such wonderful things He does for me, Though only one step each day I see; The joy of my life indeed is He, Oh, what a dear friend is Jesus!
He comes to my rescue whenever I call, I’m safe in His keeping, no harm can befall; Though troubles be many, yet, spite of them all, Oh, what a dear friend is Jesus!
My path may be thorny, and dangers dismay, His wonderful promise all fears will allay: “Lo, I will be with you by night and by day”; Oh, what a dear friend is Jesus!
With Jesus beside me I fear not the foe, His arm of protection around me He’ll throw; His goodness and mercy my cup overflow, Oh, what a dear friend is Jesus!
Source:
The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (267)
