I need just such a friend as Je­sus
To lead me on the up­ward way;
A friend that will be near
When the dark­est clouds ap­pear,
Oh, I need just such a friend as Je­sus.

Refrain

I need just such a friend,
One on whom I can depend,
I need just such a friend as Je­sus,
A friend that will be true
As no oth­er one will do,
Oh, I need just such a friend as Je­sus.

I need just such a friend as Je­sus!
He bore my sins up­on the tree;
I’ll give to Him my heart!
Never say again—De­part!
For I need just such a friend as Je­sus.

Refrain

I need just such a friend as Je­sus
When cross­ing Jor­dan’s swell­ing tide;
Tho’ ser­aph angels wait,
When I reach the pear­ly gate,
I will need just such a friend as Je­sus.

Refrain