Jesus, My Friend

I have a Friend so dear,
Constant and true is He,
Filling my heart with cheer,
So good to me.
He�s covered ev�ry sin and stain,
His pow�r now makes me whole again,
And soon with Him fore�er I�ll reign�
Jesus, my Friend.

He�s promised to return
To this dark world below,
Though wicked men may spurn,
To Him I�ll go.
He�ll take me to my home on high,
Where I shall live and never die,
He�ll wipe all tears from ev�ry eye�
Jesus, my Friend.

Then why should sorrow fill
Hearts that on Him rely,
His bless�d �Peace, be still�
Calms ev�ry cry.
Who fills with hope and courage now,
And at the last�I not not how�
Will place a crown upon my brow�
Jesus, my Friend.