84*. One There Is Above All Others
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by M. Nunn
One there is above all others —
His is love beyond a brother’s —
Earthly friends may fail or leave us,
One day soothe, the next day grieve us,
But this Friend will ne’er deceive us —
Joy and peace it is to know Him —
Think, oh think how much we owe Him —
With His precious blood He bought us,
In the wilderness He sought us,
To His loved ones safely brought us —
“But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” (1 Peter 1:19)
“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.” (Luke 15:4-6)
We have found a friend in Jesus —
’Tis His great delight to bless us —
How our hearts delight to hear Him
Bid us dwell in safety near Him —
Why should we distrust or fear Him?
“Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.” (John 15:14)
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3)
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)
Through His name we are forgiven —
Backward shall our foes be driven,
Best of blessings He’ll provide us,
Naught but good shall e’er betide us —
Safe to glory He will guide us —
“I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.” (1 John 2:12)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:3)
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11)
“For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” (Psalm 48:14)
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