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HYMN #0104 SSS #104 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #104: I’ve found a friend in Jesus,—He’s

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1
I’ve found a friend in Jesus,—He’s
everything to me;
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to
my soul!
The" Lily of the Valley, "in Him
alone I see—
All I need to cleanse and make
me fully whole;
In sorrow He’s my comfort, in
trouble He’s my stay;
He tells me every care on Him to roll:
He’s the" Lily of the Valley, "the
"Bright and Morning Star";
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to
my soul!
In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble
He’s my stay;
He tells me every care on Him to roll:
He’s the" Lily of the Valley, "the
"Bright and Morning Star";
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my
soul!
2
He all my grief has taken, and all my
sorrows borne;
In temptation He’s my strong and
mighty tower;
I’ve all for Him forsaken, I’ve all my
idols torn
From my heart—and now He keeps
me by His power.
Though all the world forsake me, and
Satan tempt me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach
the goal.
He’s the" Lily of the Valley, "the
"Bright and Morning Star";
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my
soul!
3
He’ll never, never leave me nor yet
forsake me here,
While I live by faith, and do His
blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I’ve nothing
now to fear:
With His manna He my hungry soul
shall fill.
When crowned at last in glory, I’ll
see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll.
He’s the" Lily of the Valley, "the
"Bright and Morning Star";
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to
my soul!
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I’ve found a friend in Jesus,—He’s"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #104 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 3 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

  • Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
  • Stanza Structure: 3 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
  • Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
  • Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.
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