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1. I have a Friend, whose faithful love
   Is more than all the world to me:
   'Tis higher than the heights above,
   And deeper than the soundless sea;
       So old, so new,
       So strong, so true;
   Before the earth received its frame,
   He loved me—Blessed be His name!
2. He held the highest place above,
   Adored by all the sons of flame,
   Yet such His self-denying love,
   He laid aside His crown and came
       To seek the lost,
       And at the cost
   Of heavenly rank and earthly fame
   He sought me—Blessed be His name!
3. It was a lonely path He trod,
   From every human soul apart;
   Known only to Himself and God
   Was all the grief that filled His heart,
       Yet from the track
       He turned not back,
   Till where I lay in want and shame,
   He found me—Blessed be His name!
4. Then dawned at last that day of dread,
   When desolate, yet undismayed,
   With wearied frame and thorn-crowned head,
   He, God-forsaken, man-betrayed,
       Was then made sin
       On Calvary,
   And, dying there in grief and shame,
   He saved me—Blessed be His name!
5. Long as I live my song shall tell
   The wonders of His dying love;
   And when at last I go to dwell
   With Him His sovereign grace to prove,
       My joy shall be
       His face to see,
   And bowing there with loud acclaim
   I'll praise Him—Blessed be His name!

Aug. 13, 2010Mark EstrellaBrea, Ca, United StatesAs a young person this song supplied me richly with Love for our Lord. When I got older and a good friend had past away a brother reminded me of this hymn. He saved me. Blessed be His name. Lord Jesus, we love You. Come quickly, Lord.

Mar. 25, 2009jorgeIrving, Texas, United StatesBlessed be His Name!!!!! Lord Jesus!!!!