Oh, the best friend to have is Je­sus,
When the cares of life up­on you roll;
He will heal the wound­ed heart,
He will strength and grace im­part;
Oh, the best friend to have is Je­sus.

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The best friend to have is Je­sus,
The best friend to have is Je­sus,
He will help you when you fall,
He will hear you when you call;
Oh, the best friend to have is Je­sus.

What a friend I have found in Je­sus!
Peace and com­fort to my soul He brings;
Leaning on His migh­ty arm,
I will fear no ill nor harm;
Oh, the best friend to have is Je­sus.

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Though I pass through the night of sor­row,
And the chil­ly waves of Jor­dan roll,
Never need I shrink nor fear,
For my Sav­ior is so near,
Oh, the best friend to have is Je­sus.

Refrain

When at last to our home we ga­ther,
With the loved ones who have gone be­fore,
We will sing up­on the shore,
Praising Him for­ev­er­more;
Oh, the best friend to have is Je­sus.

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