True friendship is a valuable and rare commodity.
When you have Jesus for your Friend you have discovered a friendship that knows no limits. He is the ultimate Friend, Pro. 18:24.
John 15:13-15 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Jesus died for those He referred to as His "friends" while they were still His enemies, Rom. 8:7.
Thank God His love for us runs far deeper than we can comprehend.
[14] Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
[15] Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
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What a friend we have in Jesus, — All our sins and griefs to bear! — What a privilege to carry — Everything to God in prayer! — Oh, what peace we often forfeit, — Oh, what needless pain we bear, — All because we do not carry — Everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations? — Is there trouble anywhere? — We should never be discouraged — Take it to the Lord in prayer. — Can we find a friend so faithful, — Who will all our sorrows share? — Jesus knows our every weakness; — Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden, — Cumbered with a load of care? — Precious Savior, still our refuge — Take it to the Lord in prayer. — Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? — Take it to the Lord in prayer! — In His arms He’ll take and shield thee, — Thou wilt find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised — Thou wilt all our burdens bear; — May we ever, Lord, be bringing — All to Thee in earnest prayer. — Soon in glory bright, unclouded, — There will be no need for prayer — Rapture, praise, and endless worship — Will be our sweet portion there.
Joseph M. Scriven 1855
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