I've found a Friend; oh, such a Friend ! He loved me ere I knew Him ; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him. And round my heart still closely twine Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His and He is mine, For ever and for ever !
2. I've found a Friend ; oh, such a Friend ! He bled, He died to save me ; And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me ; Naught that I have my own I call, I hold it for the Giver : [all, My heart, my strength, my life, my Are His, and His for ever!
3. I've found a Friend; oh, such a Friend ! All power to Him is given, To guard me on my onward course, And bring me safe to heaven. Th' eternal glories gleam afar, To nerve my faith endeavour : So now to watch ! to work ! to war ! And then â to rest for ever !
4. I've found a Friend; oh, such a Friend ! So kind, and true, and tender, So wise a Counsellor and Guide, So mighty a Defender ! From Him, who loves me now so well, What power my soul can sever ? Shall life ? or death ? or earth ? or hell ? No ! I am His for ever !