English
I've Found a Friend
- Adventist Hymns – Public Domain
- —
- Author
- James G. Small (1817–1888)
- Copyright
- ✓ Public Domain Verified
Verse 1
I've found a friend, O such a friend! He loved me ere I knew him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus he bound me to him.
Verse 2
I've found a friend, O such a friend! He bled, he died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, But his own self he gave me.
Verse 3
I've found a friend, O such a friend! All pow'r to him is given, To guard me on my onward course, And bring me safe to heaven.
Verse 4
I've found a friend, O such a friend! So kind and true and tender, So wise a counselor and guide, So mighty a defender!
Public Domain Information
- Text
- Public Domain
- Tune
- Not verified (melody not provided)
- Verified
- November 1, 2026
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- Text Rights
- Public Domain Words by James G. Small (1817-1888), printed in "Christ in Song" no. 235 (https://www.adventhymnals.org/christ-in-song/hymn-235-ive-found-a-friend/). Lyricist printed in the transcription ("J. G. SMALL") and original author named in the Himnario Adventista 2009 credit for hymn 109 agree; the author died in 1888 (public domain: more than 70 years after death and before 1929 in the US). Transcription retrieved 2026-11-01. Not yet proofread against a scan.
- Tune Rights
- Not Applicable
- Translation Rights
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