1 A friend of Jesus, O what bliss
That one so weak as I
Should ever have a friend like this
To lead me to the sky.

Refrain:
Friendship with Jesus,
Fellowship divine;
O 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 who will prevail. [Refrain]

3 A friend to lead me in the dark,
A friend who knows the way;
A friend to steer my weak, frail bark,
A friend my debts to pay. [Refrain]

4 A friend when sickness lays me low,
A friend when death draws near;
A friend as through the vale I go,
A friend to help and cheer. [Refrain]

5 A friend when life’s rough voyage is o’er,
A friend when death is past.
A friend to greet on Heaven’s shore,
A friend when home at last. [Refrain]