1. They tried my Lord and Master, (They tried my Lord and Master,)
I'll Be A Friend To Jesus
They tried my Lord and Master,
(They tried my Lord and Master,)
With no one to defend;
(With no one to defend;)
Within the halls of Pilate
(Within the halls of Pilate)
He stood without a friend.
(He stood without a friend.)
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Words by Johnson Oatman / Music by J. W. Dennis

2. (I'll be a friend to Jesus,) My life for Him I'll spend;
Until my years shall end.
(Until my years shall end.)
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3. The world may turn against Him, (The world may turn against Him,)
I'll Be A Friend To Jesus
The world may turn against Him,
(The world may turn against Him,)
I’ll love Him to the end,
(I’ll love Him to the end,)
And while on earth I’m living,
(And while on earth I’m living,)
My Lord shall have a friend.
(My Lord shall have a friend.)
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4. (I'll be a friend to Jesus,) My life for Him I'll spend;
Until my years shall end.
(Until my years shall end.)
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5. To all who need a Savior,\ (To all who need a Savior,)
I'll Be A Friend To Jesus
To all who need a Savior,\
(To all who need a Savior,)
My friend I recommend,
(My friend I recommend,)
Because He bro’t salvation,
(Because He bro’t salvation,)
Is why I am His friend.
(Is why I am His friend.)
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6. (I'll be a friend to Jesus,) My life for Him I'll spend;
Until my years shall end.
(Until my years shall end.)
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