Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
John 15:14
Words: Henry J. M. Hope, 1852.
Music: Oak Lowell Mason, 1854 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tune:
If you know where to get a good photo of Hope (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Now I have found a friend, Jesus is mine;
His love shall never end, Jesus is mine:
Though earthly joys decrease,
Though earthly friendships cease,
Now I have lasting peace, Jesus is mine.
Though I grow poor and old, Jesus is mine;
Though I grow faint and cold, Jesus is mine:
He shall my wants supply,
His precious blood is nigh,
Naught can my hope destroy; Jesus is mine.
When death is sent to me, Jesus is mine;
Welcome eternity, Jesus is mine.
He my redemption is,
Wisdom and righteousness,
Life, light, and holiness, Jesus is mine.
When earth shall pass away, Jesus is mine;
In the great judgment day, Jesus is mine:
O what a glorious thing, then to behold my king,
On tuneful harp to sing, Jesus is mine.
Father, Thy name I bless, Jesus is mine;
Thine was the sovereign grace, praise shall be Thine;
Spirit of holiness,
Sealing the Father’s grace,
Thou mad’st my soul embrace Jesus as mine.