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I've found a Friend
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I've found a Friend by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
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;
And round my heart still closely twine
Those ties which nought can sever,
For I am His, and He is mine,
For ever and for ever.
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 life He gave me.
Nought that I have mine own I'll call,
I'll hold it for the Giver;
My heart, my strength, my life, my all,
Are His, and His for ever.
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About I've found a Friend
Joseph Barnby’s hymn I've Found a Friend offers a heartfelt expression of devotion and gratitude. The text celebrates the profound connection between the singer and a divine Friend, emphasizing unconditional love, sacrifice, and eternal commitment. It speaks of being drawn by love, bound by unbreakable ties, and eternally belonging to this Friend. The lyrics convey a deep sense of security and salvation, highlighting the Friend's sacrifice and the assurance of safe passage to heaven. This SATB arrangement in English allows the voices to blend in a rich harmony, amplifying the devotional message and making it a powerful statement of faith for a choir.
