1 A friend of Jesus! Oh, what bliss
That one so vile as I
Should ever have a Friend like this
To lead me to the sky!

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

2 A Friend when other friendships cease,
A Friend when others fail,
A Friend who gives me joy and peace,
A Friend when foes assail. [Refrain]

3 A Friend when sickness lays me low,
A Friend when death draws near,
A Friend as thro' the vale I go,
A Friend to help and cheer. [Refrain]

4 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. [Refrain]