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[Oh who has not felt that the cares of earth]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Mrs. C. H. Morris Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 55456 55544 47654 Used With Text: Just Such a Friend is Jesus

Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth Lyrics: 1 Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth Were more than man's strength could bear, And longed for a friend who could understand, And all of life's burdens share? Chorus: Just such a Friend is Jesus, Just such a Friend is Jesus: His grace doth forever to sinners abound; Just such a Friend is Jesus. 2 Oh, who has not felt the dark stain of sin Like crimson upon his soul, And sought for a friend who had pow'r to free From passions which held control? [Chorus] 3 When those that we love have been snatched away, And walk no more by our side, Oh, where is the One who will dearer be Than all of earth's friends beside? [Chorus] 4 Thou Friend of the friendless, so kind and true, Thou Savior of sinners lost, Protect us and guide us life's journey thro' Till safely death's stream we've crossed. Used With Tune: [Oh who has not felt that the cares of earth]

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Just Such a Friend is Jesus

Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Hymnal: The New Praiseworthy #25 (1916) First Line: Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth Lyrics: 1 Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth Were more than man's strength could bear, And longed for a friend who could understand, And all of life's burdens share? Chorus: Just such a Friend is Jesus, Just such a Friend is Jesus: His grace doth forever to sinners abound; Just such a Friend is Jesus. 2 Oh, who has not felt the dark stain of sin Like crimson upon his soul, And sought for a friend who had pow'r to free From passions which held control? [Chorus] 3 When those that we love have been snatched away, And walk no more by our side, Oh, where is the One who will dearer be Than all of earth's friends beside? [Chorus] 4 Thou Friend of the friendless, so kind and true, Thou Savior of sinners lost, Protect us and guide us life's journey thro' Till safely death's stream we've crossed. Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh who has not felt that the cares of earth]

Just Such a Friend is Jesus

Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Hymnal: Eternal Praise #13 (1917) First Line: Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth]

Just Such a Friend Is Jesus

Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Hymnal: Treasury of Song #67 (1917) First Line: Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, who has not felt that the cares of earth]

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Mrs. C. H. Morris

1862 - 1929 Person Name: Mrs. C. H. M. Author of "Just Such a Friend is Jesus" in The New Praiseworthy Lelia (Mrs. C.H.) Morris (1862-1929) was born in Pennsville, Morgan County, Ohio. When her family moved to Malta on the Muskingum River she and her sister and mother had a millinery shop in McConnelsville. She and her husband Charles H. Morris were active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and at the camp meetings in Sebring and Mt. Vernon. She wrote hymns as she did her housework. Although she became blind at age 52 she continued to write hymns on a 28-foot long blackboard that her family had built for her. She is said to have written 1000 texts and many tunes including "Sweeter as the years go by." Mary Louise VanDyke