When Im Sad And Heavy Laden

When I'm sad and heavy laden,

Burdened with the weight of sin,

Jesus is the very Friend I need;

To the bloodstained cross He points me,

And He gives me peace within,

Jesus is the very Friend I need.

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O, He is the best of friends,

For His goodness never ends,

And His love will every human thought exceed;

Let me love Him more and more,

'Till I stand on glory's shore;

O, Jesus is the very Friend I need.

When I'm struggling with temptation,

When my strength shall almost fail,

Jesus is the very Friend I need;

For His arm will bring deliverance,

And His grace will still prevail,

Jesus is the very Friend I need.

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When I drink the cup of sorrow,

When I tread the path of grief,

Jesus is the very Friend I need;

In His Word is consolation,

In His presence sweet relief,

Jesus is the very Friend I need.

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When I reach the silent river,

When I wait beside the tide,

Jesus is the very Friend I need;

He will bear me o'er the billows

To the radiant morning side,

Jesus is the very Friend I need.

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