180d. 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.

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.

3 When he lived on earth abased,
Friend of sinners was his name;
Now, above all glory raised,
He rejoices in the same.

4 Oh for grace our hearts to soften!
Teach us, Lord, at length to love;
We, alas! forget too often
What a Friend we have above.

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First Line: One there is above all others
Meter: 8s & 7s
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Tune for 87 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a). [Tune, p. 123]
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