O, I am happy, full of praise,
For I have found a Friend:
His heart is love, His precious ways
Of kindness never end.
I love Him, for He first loved me;
He told me, thou art Mine;
And I through all eternity
Shall in His likeness shine.
Should trouble be my portion here,
This Friend is near at hand,
To soothe my heart and bid me cheer,
Through all this weary land.
O, would you know His lovely name,
‘Tis written in God’s Word;
Today and evermore the same,
‘Tis Jesus Christ, the Lord.
Receive Him in your grateful heart,
And He will ever stay;
If once your Friend, He’ll ne’er depart,
Nor let you go away.
ML 11/14/1943