I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
He is a Sav­ior ten­der and true;
Jesus, my king—how I adore Him!
And He should be as pre­cious to you.

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I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
Will you re­ceive His greet­ing to­day?
Waiting He stands, ten­der­ly plead­ing:
I am the Life, the Truth, and the Way.

I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
He is a faith­ful shep­herd and guide;
Sorrow He shares, bur­dens He light­ens,
Every good thing by Him is sup­plied.

Refrain

I have a friend—you ought to know Him,
Will you not let Him en­ter your heart?
Peace He will give you with­out mea­sure,
Blessing un­told, that will not de­part.

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