When the sun shines bright and your heart is light,
Jesus is the friend you need;
When the clouds hang low in this world of woe,
Jesus is the friend you need.

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Jesus is the friend you need,
Such a friend is He in­deed;
He who not­eth ev­ery tear,
He will ban­ish ev­ery fear,
Jesus is the friend you need.

If you’re lost in sin, all is dark with­in,
Jesus is the friend you need;
God alone can save through the Son He gave,
Jesus is the friend you need.

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When in that sad hour, when in death’s grim pow­er,
Jesus is the friend you need;
If you would pre­pare ’gainst the tempt­er’s snare,
Jesus is the friend you need.

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When the cares of life all around are rife,
Jesus is the friend you need;
Glory to His name, al­ways He’s the same,
Jesus is the friend you need.

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