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.

                CHORUS

            Friendship with Jesus,
            Fellowship divine;
            Oh, what blessed sweet communion,
            Jesus is a Friend of mine.

2.    A Friend when other friendships cease,
    A Friend when others fail;
    A Friend Who gives me joy and peace,
    A Friend Who will prevail.

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.

4.    A Friend when sickness lays me low,
    A Friend when death draws near,
    A Friend as thro’ the vale I go,
    A Friend to help and cheer.

5.    A Friend when life’s rough voyage is o’er,
    A Friend when death is past;
    A Friend to greet on heaven’s shore,
    A Friend when home at last.