"They tried my Lord and Master, With no one to defend; Within the halls of Pilate He stood without a friend.
Refrain: I’ll be a friend to Jesus, My life for Him I’ll spend; I’ll be a friend to Jesus, Until my years shall end.
The world may turn against Him, I’ll love Him to the end, And while on earth I’m living, My Lord shall have a friend.
I’ll do what He may bid me; I’ll go where He may send; I’ll try each flying moment To prove that I’m His friend.
To all who need a Savior, My Friend I’ll recommend; Because He brought salvation, Is why I am His friend."
Johnson Oatman, Jr. wrote the words of this great song in 1922 and it is one I remember growing up hearing. Mr. Oatman is also credited for writing the words to over 5000 hymns during his life. There are three other songs that I believe most will remember; "Count Your Blessings", "Higher Ground" and "No Not One".
In 1978, The Inspirations recorded "I'll Be A Friend To Jesus" on their "Looking For You" album. And then in 2013, they recorded it again on the "No Two Ways About It" album. I really enjoyed this version and I loved waking up to it this morning. I hope you will enjoy hearing it also.
I pray God's Blessings on all the church services this morning!
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