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I Choose Jesus

James Rowe • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4

Verse 1

When I need someone in time of grief, Someone my cheer to be, Jesus I choose, for He gives relief, He is the best for me.

Chorus

I choose Jesus when I need a friend, What I need I know that He will send; I have proved Him, good and true is He; I choose Jesus, He is the best for me.

Verse 2

When I need someone to guide my soul Over the stormy sea, Always to Jesus I give control, He is the best for me.

Chorus

I choose Jesus when I need a friend, What I need I know that He will send; I have proved Him, good and true is He; I choose Jesus, He is the best for me.

Verse 3

When I need help to defeat the foe, Someone my shield to be, Always to Jesus in faith I go, He is the best for me.

Chorus

I choose Jesus when I need a friend, What I need I know that He will send; I have proved Him, good and true is He; I choose Jesus, He is the best for me.

Verse 4

When all my trials on earth are o’er, And the dark stream I see, Jesus shall bear me to yonder shore, He is the best for me.

Chorus

I choose Jesus when I need a friend, What I need I know that He will send; I have proved Him, good and true is He; I choose Jesus, He is the best for me.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-corinthians 1:4