Verse 1

A friend of Jesus, Oh, what bliss

That one so weak as I

Should ever have a friend like this

To lead me to the sky.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 5

A friend when life’s short race is o’er,

A friend when earth is past;

A friend to greet on heaven’s shore,

A friend when home at last.