Friend of sinners ! Lord of glory! Lowly, mighty,Brother, King ! Musing o'er Thy wondrous story, Grateful we Thy praises sing. Friend to help us, cheer us, save us, In whom power and pity blend- Praise we must the grace which gave us Jesus Christ, the sinner's Friend.
2. Friend who never fails nor grieves us-- Faithful, tender, constant, kind ! Friend who at all times receives us, Friend who came the lost to find. Sorrow soothing, joys enhancing, Loving until life shall end-- Then conferring bliss entrancing, Still in heaven the sinner's Friend.
3. Oh to love and serve Thee better ! From all evil set us free; Break,Lord, every sinful fetter, Be each thought conformed to Thee. Looking for Thy bright appearing, May our spirits upward tend ; Till, no longer doubting,fearing, We behold the sinner's Friend.