One there is, above all others,
Well deserves the name of Friend;
He is love beyond a brother's,
Costly, free, and knows no end;
They who once His kindness prove,
Find it everlasting love.
Which of all our friends, to save us,
Could or would have shed his blood;
But our Jesus died to save us
Reconciled in Him to God.
This was boundless love indeed!
Jesus is a Friend in need!
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 praise Thee as we ought.
Hymn 133 by John Newton, 1779
Well deserves the name of Friend;
He is love beyond a brother's,
Costly, free, and knows no end;
They who once His kindness prove,
Find it everlasting love.
Which of all our friends, to save us,
Could or would have shed his blood;
But our Jesus died to save us
Reconciled in Him to God.
This was boundless love indeed!
Jesus is a Friend in need!
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 praise Thee as we ought.
Hymn 133 by John Newton, 1779
This is beautiful, Persis. I love these old hymns and the rich theology that is to be found in them. What a heritage we have! Thank you for posting and have a beautiful Lord's Day!
ReplyDeleteBoundless love indeed! This hymn is new to me, and the words are wonderful.
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