Oh what bliss

1 A friend of Jesus! Oh, what bliss That one so weak as I Should ever have a Friend like this To lead me to the sky! Refrain: Friendship with Jesus! Fellowship divine! Oh, what blessed, sweet communion! Jesus is a Friend of mine. 2 A Friend when other friendships cease, A Friend when others fail, A Friend who gives me joy and peace, A Friend when foes assail! [Refrain] 3 A Friend when sickness lays me low, A Friend when death draws near, A Friend as through the vale I go, A Friend to help and cheer! [Refrain] 4 A Friend when life’s short race is o’er A Friend when earth is past, A Friend to meet on Heaven’s shore, A Friend when home at last! [Refrain]