The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#305

305. I've Found a Friend

1 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him.
And 'round my heart still closely twine
Those ties which naught can sever,
For I am His, and He is mine,
Forever and forever.

2 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He bled, He died to save me;
And not alone the gift of life,
But His own self He gave me.
Naught that I have mine own I call,
I'll hold it for the Giver;
My heart, my strength, my life, my all
Are His, and His forever.

3 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend!
So kind and true and tender,
So wise a Counselor and Guide,
So mighty a Defender!
From Him, who loves me now so well,
What power my soul can sever?
Shall life or death, shall earth or hell?
No! I am His forever.

Text Information

• First Line: I've found a Friend; O such a Friend!
• Title: I've Found a Friend
• Author: James G. Small (1866)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  John 15:7-15

Tune Information

• Name: FRIEND
• Composer: George C. Stebbins, d. 1945
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Key: A Major