GHS 239 Supplementary Hymns & Songs
One There Is Above All Others
Verse 1
One there is above all others, Well deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end: They who once His kindness prove, Find it everlasting love.
Verse 2
Which of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed his blood? But our Jesus died to have us Reconciled in Him to God: This was boundless love indeed; Jesus is a Friend in need.
Verse 3
When He lived on earth abased "Friend of sinners" was His name; Now above all glories raised, He rejoices in the same; Still He calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends.
Verse 4
O, for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord, at length to love; We, alas! forget too often What a Friend we have above; But when home our souls are brought We shall love Thee as we ought.