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I've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to me,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Apple-tree of trees, in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay,
He tells me every care on Him to roll:
He's the Apple-tree of trees, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Apple-tree of trees, in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay,
He tells me every care on Him to roll:
He's the Apple-tree of trees, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
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He all my griefs has taken, and all my sorrows borne;
In temptation He's my strong and mighty tower;
I've all for Him forsaken, and all my idols torn
From my heart, and now He keeps me by His power.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempt me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal:
He's the Apple-tree of trees, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
In temptation He's my strong and mighty tower;
I've all for Him forsaken, and all my idols torn
From my heart, and now He keeps me by His power.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempt me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal:
He's the Apple-tree of trees, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
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He'll never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear,
With His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll:
He's the Apple-tree of trees, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear,
With His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll:
He's the Apple-tree of trees, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Just now Lord let me see something about myself. But thank You Lord, I have found a Friend in You. Lord cleanse me and make me fully whole with You. Thank You Lord for everything. Everything is for me to see myself and know You more. Lord, be everything to me. Thank You for being my Friend! How sweet, how fresh, how marvelous You are, my Friend.
Miami, FL, United States
Thanks to hymnal.net and to all you good Christians around the globe. I remember my parents singing this song in duet as we drove along during my childhood. What a spiritual boost to hear it again.. BUT I remember the later line different..Instead of the "Apple tree of Apples" I recall it as "He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star."
God's love to you all.
JIM
Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria
Thank You Jesus this heavenly grace and promise last forever.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Indeed He is the lily of the valley, the bright and the morning star, a Friend who sticketh closer than a brother. The lyrics of the hymn just lifted me up and placed my feet on higher ground. I know His mighty arm holds me as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Nothing can harm me as long as Jesus the Nazarene is my Friend.
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Wav.... Superb tune and lyrics.. :) :)!!!!!!!
Sumatra Utara, Indonesia
I am blessed with this song, this is wonderful piece both the lyric and the music, amazing, soothing, and uplifting. God bless the composer and author and his generation, may they experience bliss in the one and only God Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
It's good to know that we have found a friend in Jesus, I was just worried inside me all I remember from my worring is I have found a friend in Jesus. The more I sing this song my soul rejoice; I feel great inside me. What I know for sure is that, my Jesus won't forget me no matter what and my fellow friends hang in there our Saviour is here right now. And Jesus will surely reward us with good. Remember to come back to Christ even if you think you are the worst sinner, Jesus is waiting.
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
I was trying to comfort a friend who lost a very dear and long time friend and the words to this song came to my memory. I wanted to remember all the lyrics, so found this site. What a blessing to hear the testimonies of brothers and sisters all over the globe. Indeed what a wonderful friend we have in Jesus. Praise God for the salvation given through His Son Jesus. Love you all and I pray for God's blessing and protection in your lives.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
A reassuring song that the only 'loving' friend is Jesus, none else. Preaching on the altar and ending the preaching with this song and seeing tears flowing from people's eyes in very sober mood got me religiously attached to this song. I believe all my burdens are gone. Praise the Lord Jesus.
Beijing, China
I was heavily burdened in my heart today because of the situation I am going through but while I listen to this song I gained reassurance from my burden bearer (Jesus Christ) who is able to do all things to His glory. Praise be to His name.