When I need some­one in time of grief,
Someone my cheer to be,
Jesus I choose, for He gives re­lief,
He is the best for me.

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I choose Je­sus when I need a friend,
What I need I know that He will send;
I have proved Him, good and true is He;
I choose Je­sus, He is the best for me.

When I need some­one to guide my soul
Over the stor­my sea,
Always to Je­sus I give con­trol,
He is the best for me.

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When I need help to de­feat the foe,
Someone my shield to be,
Always to Je­sus in faith I go,
He is the best for me.

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When all my tri­als on earth are o’er,
And the dark stream I see,
Jesus shall bear me to yon­der shore,
He is the best for me.

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