The Friend I Need

I need just such a friend as Je­sus

To lead me on the up­ward way;

A friend that will be near

When the dark­est clouds ap­pear

Oh

I need just such a friend as Je­sus.

I need just such a friend

One on whom I can depend

I need just such a friend as Je­sus

A friend that will be true

As no oth­er one will do

Oh

I need just such a friend as Je­sus.

I need just such a friend as Je­sus!

He bore my sins up­on the tree;

I’ll give to Him my heart!

Never say again—De­part!

For I need just such a friend as Je­sus.

I need just such a friend as Je­sus

When cross­ing Jor­dan’s swell­ing tide;

Tho’ ser­aph angels wait

When I reach the pear­ly gate

I will need just such a friend as Je­sus.