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Psalm 23 Psalm 34 Psalm 73 Psalm 147 Matthew 11 Matthew 28 John 15 Romans 5 1 Corinthians 3 2 Corinthians 12 Philippians 3 Philippians 4

Hymnal Number

255

Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners

Words by: J. Wilbur Chapman

Music by: Rowland Prichard

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Keys included: D

About this Hymn

As a tireless traveling evangelist, J. Wilbur Chapman undoubtedly wrote this for his revival campaigns, but it speaks of a deeply personal work in his own life, including the sorrow he experienced from losing two wives to death. Despite whatever hardships he faced, his hymn abounds in gratitude and assurance.

Lyrics

Verse 1
Jesus, what a Friend for sinners! Jesus, Lover of my soul; friends may fail me, foes assail me— he, my Savior, makes me whole.

Chorus
Hallelujah, what a Savior! Hallelujah, what a Friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving; he is with me to the end.

Verse 2
Jesus, what a strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in him; tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, he, my strength, my vict'ry wins.

Verse 3
Jesus, what a help in sorrow! While the billows o'er me roll, even when my heart is breaking, he, my comfort, helps my soul.

Verse 4
Jesus, I do now receive him; more than all in him I find; he has granted me forgiveness: I am his, and he is mine!

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Attribution & Copyright

Words: J. Wilbur Chapman, 1910
Music: Rowland Prichard, 1830