you ought to know him

i have a friend—you ought to know him,
he is a savior tender and true;
jesus, my king—how i adore him!
and he should be as precious to you.

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i have a friend—you ought to know him,
will you receive his greeting today?
waiting he stands, tenderly pleading:
“i am the life, the truth, and the way.”

i have a friend—you ought to know him,
he is a faithful shepherd and guide;
sorrow he shares, burdens he lightens,
ev’ry good thing by him is supplied.

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i have a friend—you ought to know him,
will you not let him enter your heart?
peace he will give you without measure,
blessing untold, that will not depart.

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