Since Jesus Is My Friend

Verse 1

Since Jesus is my Friend, And I to him belong, It matters not what foes intend, However fierce and strong.

Verse 2

I rest upon the ground Of Jesus and his Blood, For 'tis through Him that I have found The true eternal Good.

Verse 3

His Spirit in me dwells, O'er all my mind he reigns, All care and sadness he dispels, And soothes away all pains.

Verse 4

He whispers in my breast Sweet words of holy cheer, How he who seeks in God his rest Shall ever find him near.

Verse 5

How God hath built above A city fair and new, Where eye and heart shall see and prove What faith has counted true.

Verse 6

My heart for gladness springs, It cannot more be sad; For very joy it laughs and sings, Sees naught but sunshine glad.

Verse 7

The sun that lights mine eyes Is Christ the Lord I love; I sing for joy of that which lies Stored up for me above.