220. One there is above all others

1 One there is above all others,
Well deserves the name of Friend.
His is love beyond a brother's,
Costly, free, and knows no end.
They who once His kindness prove,
Find it everlasting Love.

2 Which of all our friends, to save us,
Could or would have shed his blood?
But this Saviour died to have us
Reconciled in Him to God:
This was boundless Love indeed:
Jesus is a Friend in need.

3 When He lived on earth abaséd,
Friend of sinners was His name,
Now, above all glory raiséd,
He rejoices in the same:
Still He calls them brethren, friends,
And to all their wants attends.

4 O for grace our hearts to soften!
Teach us, Lord, at length to love,
We, alas! forget too often
What a Friend we have above:
But when home our souls are brought,
We will love Thee as we ought.

Text Information
First Line: One there is above all others
Author: John Newton (1779)
Meter: 8, 7, 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Praise to Christ; Epiphany, Second Sunday; Epiphany, Fifth Sunday (5 more...)
Notes: Alternate tune: #252
Tune Information
Name: LIEBE DIE DU MICH ZUM BILDE
Meter: 8, 7, 7.
Key: C Major
Notes: Source from index: Darmstdt Gb. 1698



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