Hymn 784 – I’ve found a Friend, oh such a friend | C&S English Hymnary

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 closer twine Those ties which naught can sever For I am His, and He is mine For ever and ever for aye. 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 me He gave Naught that I have my own I call I hold it for the Giver My heart, my strength, my life, my all Are His, and His for ever. 3. l'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 endeavour So now to watch, to work, to war And then to rest for ever. 4. I‘ve found a friend, oh, such a friend So kind, and true and tender So wise a Counsellor and Guide So mighty a Defender From Him who loves me now so well What pow'r my soul can sever? Shall life or death, or earth or hell No, I am His for ever AMEN