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14. Have You a Friend Like That?

1 I have a Friend who is always the same,
He never changes through sunshine or rain;
One who can share all my sorrow and pain,
Oh, have you a Friend like that?

Refrain:
Have you a Friend like the Savior so dear?
Have you a Friend who is always near?
A Friend who in sorrows can comfort and cheer,
Oh! have you a Friend like that?

2 This Friend knows all of my trials and grief,
He knows just how to send blessed relief;
All of His promises I can believe,
Oh, have you a Friend like that? [Refrain]

3 When other friendships of earthly life fail,
When fiery darts shall my spirit assail;
He gives me strength over all to prevail,
Oh, have you a Friend like that? [Refrain]

4 When I shall enter the valley of death,
Loved ones are waiting for my latest breath;
“Fear not for I will be with you” He saith,
Oh, have you a Friend like that? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I have a Friend who is always the same
Title: Have You a Friend Like That?
Author: H. B.
Refrain First Line: Have you a Friend like the Savior so dear
Language: English
Publication Date: 1925
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I have a Friend who is always the same]
Composer: Herbert Buffum
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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