What a Friend We Have In Jesus
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When I was young
And in church
I can remember singing
“What a friend we have in Jesus”
And I didn’t think about it too much
It was a song we sang
A hymn from the long ago
Past that I didn’t know
Just how it would someday color my hopes
In light and love, kindness
From above
When I sang that old, old hymn
I didn’t realize just how well
That song described just how I’d feel
After many years of walking with Him
My heart’s beloved, the One from above
Jesus Christ, the best friend I know of
“What a friend we have in Jesus”
Today reminds me of just how much
I love the One who lights my spirit
With His brilliant hope, peace and joy
All the feelings that I wonder at
Because they remind me that He is alive
Living inside where I can never hide
My heart’s desire, my dreams, my prayers
All the yearnings that I’ve ever felt
He knows it all – just like a best friend
He is my heart’s warmth – like I know
He inspires in me – through His brilliance
His amazing grace – His forever gift
Of salvation, the way toward forever
With Him, the lover of my soul
The only One I know of
Who is love come to life
Relieving all strife
And showing me, in time,
I will find the strength I need
To overcome every weakness
And simply believe – He is the answer
His love is my chance to
Enter paradise, with a open heart
A insight into the prayers I pray
For His love to reach out through me
Every day, in every way
With a spiritual blessing to those
Who reach out to me with hope
And remind me that I am a door
Opening up to the heart who yearns
For a love that is more beautiful and wonderous
Than the moon or stars, the sun and earth
More wonderful than any light
Shining down on the heart who loves
And does the will of the God who gives us
A Son who welcomes souls into heaven!
“What a friend we have in Jesus” reminds me
That love was poured out inside me, to guide me and abide in me!
Copyright © Regina Mcintosh | Year Posted 2022
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