Words: (1820-1915); some hymn­als show the au­thor as Fan­ny’s pseu­do­nym, Grace J. Franc­es.

Music: (1839-1925).


There’s a Friend that abides evermore,
And that Friend is the Lord, my King;
Of the peace I received,
When His Word I believed,
In the fullness of joy I will sing.

Refrain

O come, quickly come!
He is calling you today,
O come to that Friend so true;
He will be your faithful Guide,
More than all the world beside,
And remember He has died for you.

There’s a Friend that abides evermore,
And I praise Him with loud acclaim;
For the life that is mine
Through His mercy divine;
Still I sing in my joy, “Bless His Name!”

Refrain

There’s a love that is strong as the hills
That encircle His throne above;
How it speaks to my soul
When the dark billows roll,
And my heart sings for joy, “God is love!”

Refrain

There’s a Friend that abides evermore,
And a Friend that I long to see;
O, the song that will break,
When to rapture I wake,
And in glory with Him I shall be!

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