One of
the most popular spiritual songs is " What a
Friend We Have in Jesus. " No one would call
it a majestic hymn, but many Christians have
found it rich in comfort for souls in need.
Wherever the Gospel is preached, people have come
to love the familiar words. How faithfully the
song reflects the Scriptures may be seen in the
following:
" What a Friend we have in
Jesus "
"Greater love has no one than
this, that he lay down his life for his
friends" (John 15:13). "I am the good
shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life
for the sheep" (John 10:11). Jesus is
"a friend of tax collectors and
sinners" (Matt. 11:19).
" All our sins and griefs to
bear "
"Surely he took up our
infirmities and carried our sorrows" (Isa.
53:4). "He himself bore our sins
in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness" (1 Peter
2:24).
" What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer "
"If you remain in me and my
words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and
it will be given you" (John 15:7 ).
"Let us then approach the throne of grace
with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and
find grace to help us in our time of need" (Heb.
4:16).
" Oh, what peace we often
forfeit "
"He himself is our peace
" (Eph.2:14). "Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you...Do not let your hearts be
troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).
"And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:7)
" Oh, what needless pain we
bear "
"Why are you downcast, O my
soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope
in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and
my God" (Ps. 42:5)
" Have we trials and
temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere? "
"Dear friends, do not be
surprised at the painful trial you are
suffering" (1 Peter 4:12). "In this
world you will have troble. But take heart! I
have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
"The Lord knows how to rescue godly men from
trials" (2 Peter 2:9).
" We should never be
discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer"
"We know that in all things
God works for the good of those who love
him" (Rom. 8:28). "Cast your cares on
the Lord and he will sustain you" (Ps.
55:22).
"Can we find a friend so
faithful Who will all our sorrows share?"
"I no longer call you
servants....Instead, I have called you
friends" (John 15:15). "In all their
distress he too was distressed. ....In his love
and mercy he redeemed them" (Isa.63:9)
" Jesus knows our ev'ry
weakness "
"For we do not have a high
priest who is unable to sympathize with our
weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted
in every way, just we are - yet was without
sin" (Heb.4:15)
" Are we weak and heavy
laden, Cumbered with a load of care? "
"Come to me, all you who are
weary and burdened, and I will give you
rest" (Matt.11:28)
" Precious Savior, still our
Refuge "
"Satan has asked to sift you
as wheat. But I have prayed for you... that your
faith may not fail" (Luke 22:32). "I
give them eternal life, and they shall never
perish; no one can snatch them out of my
hand" (John 10:28).
" Do thy friends despise,
forsake thee? "
"Even my close friend, whom I
trusted....has lifted up his heel against
me" (Ps.41:9). "Remember the words I
spoke to you; No servant is greater than his
master. If they persecuted me, they will
persecute you also" (John 15:20)
" In His arms He'll take and
shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there "
"The eternal God is your
refuge, and underneath are the everlasting
arms" (Deut. 33:27). "As a mother
comforts her child, so will I comfort you"
(Isa.66:13)
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