Author: Paul Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #342 (1917) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church Lyrics: 1 Since Jesus is my Friend,
And I to Him belong,
It matters not what foes intend,
However fierce and strong.
2 I rest upon the ground
Of Jesus and His Blood,
For 'tis through Him that I have found
The true eternal Good.
3 His Spirit in me dwells,
O'er all my mind He reigns,
All care and sadness He dispels,
And soothes away all pains.
4 He whispers in my breast
Sweet words of holy cheer,
How he who seeks in God his rest
Shall ever find Him near;
5 How God hath built above
A city fair and new,
Where eye and heart shall see and prove
What faith has counted true.
6 My heart for gladness springs,
It cannot more be sad;
For very joy it laughs and sings,
Sees naught but sunshine glad.
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.
Amen.
Topics: The Christian Life Faith Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
Since Jesus is my Friend