Christ the Friend We Need

Verse 1

Oft my heart has bled with sorrow, Not a friend my grief to share; But I yielded, Christ to follow, And He took my load of care.

Chorus

Is there here a soul in trouble? Whosoever needs a friend, Jesus’ love your heart will gladden, Bless and keep you to the end.

Verse 2

Once I sighed for peace and pleasure, Felt a painful void within; Life was gloomy, death a terror, Till my soul was saved from sin.

Verse 3

All this world is dark and dreary, And the soul, designed for light, Must be sad and lost forever, While it gropes in sinful night.

Verse 4

Sin made all my life so bitter, Jesus makes it sweet and pure; Now I’m free from every fetter, Blest with peace forevermore.