The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7122

7122. Was There Ever a Friend So True?

1. I have a dear Savior who loves me, I know,
And whose will I delight to do;
He’s present to cheer me wherever I go—
Was there ever a friend so true?

Refrain
Was there ever a friend so true?
Was there ever a friend so true?
I often have proved Him,
I ever will love Him—
Was there ever a friend so true?

2. This wonderful friend is a helper indeed;
He has promised to lead me through,
And closer He comes than a brother in need—
Was there ever a friend so true? [Refrain]

3. He soothes me in sorrow with songs in the night,
And inspires me with hope anew;
He fills me with courage my battles to fight—
Was there ever a friend so true? [Refrain]

4. His love is a fountain of blessing so pure,
Ever flowing for me, for you;
His power is unfailing, His promise is sure—
Was there ever a friend so true? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have a dear Savior who loves me, I know
• Title: Was There Ever a Friend So True?
• Author: Harriet Fithian (1905)
• Refrain First Line: Was there ever a friend so true?
• Language: English
• Source: Revival Hymns, a Collection of New and Standard Hymns, by Daniel B. Towner & C. M. Alexander (Chicago, Illinois: Bible Institute Colportage Association, 1905)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I have a dear Savior who loves me, I know]
• Composer: Ira Bishop Wilson
• Incipit: 55123 56716 75544
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain