Hymnal: The Christian Psalmist
Date: 1848
Compiler: S W Leonard and A D Fillmore
Publisher/Printer: S W Leonard
First Line: 'Tis religion that can give
Topic: <no topic given>
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Meter: 7s
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Hymn Number: 94
Page Number: 129, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsCan there a balm on earth be found
To heal the wounded soul?
'Tis friendship, for it cheers through all around
The waves of troubled roll;
But friends must die,
But friends must die,
And in the grave forsaken lie.
If there be aught beneath the skies
That vies with things above,
'Tis friendship; when its sacred charms arise
From pure and virtuous love;
But still how vain!
Dust must return to dust again.
Yet, while our earthly comforts fly
We still retain one friend;
'Tis Jesus! While he lives we cannot die,
Nor can his friendship end:
His love shall last
When death expires and time is past.