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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