In this life we often face Fears we can't ignore, And in our need we find That there's a hand We're reaching for. Our dearest friends may fail to understand, Try as they may, But there is one who never fails us Day after day. There is a Friend who will never forsake you, There is a Friend who forever will take you. Just as you are, He knows every need of your heart. There is a Friend who is ever beside you, Loving you, leading you, Safely He'll hide you, In every trial and trouble He knows what to do For He cares for you. There are always feeligs Deep inside we can't express, Words are often not enough To show the heart's distress, But there is One To whom we go Who needs no words to know The secret inner workings of the heart And of the soul. There is a Friend who is closer than a brother, There is a Friend unlike any other. He knows what you're feeling Before you ever speak a word. There is a Friend who is greater than sorrow, There is a friend who holds your tomorrow No matter what comes He will never leave you alone, For you are His own. What a friend we have in Jesus! All our sins and griefs to bear; What a privilege to carry Everything to God in pray'r There is a Friend who will never forsake you, There is a Friend who forever will take you. Just as you are, He knows every need of your heart. There is a Friend who is ever beside you, Loving you, leading you, Safely He'll hide you, In every trial and trouble He knows what to do For He cares for you.