Hymn written by John Newton |
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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.
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Which of all our friends to save us,
Would consent to shed his blood?
But our Jesus died to have us
Reconciled in Him to God;
This was boundless love indeed!
Jesus is a Freind in need.
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When He lived on earth abased,
Friend of sinners was His name;
Now, above all glory raised,
He rejoices in the same;
Still He calls them brethren, friends,
And to all their wants attends.
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Could we bear from one another
What He daily bears from us?
Yet this glorious Friend and Brother
Loves us, though we treat Him thus;
Though for good we render ill,
He accounts us brethren still.
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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!
But when home our souls are brought,
We shall love Thee as we ought.
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