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1 FRIEND of sinners, Lord of glory,
Lowly, mighty, brother, King!
Musing o'er Thy wondrous story,
Grateful we Thy praises sing:
Friend to help us, cheer us, save us,
In whom power and pity blend—
Praise we must the grace which gave us
Jesus Christ, the sinners' friend.

2 Friend who never fails nor grieves us,
Faithful, tender, constant, kind;
Friend who at all times receives us,
Friend who came the lost to find.

Hear our prayers, Thy grace imploring, Lift our souls to Thee on high;

4 So, when Thou again in glory

Ón the clouds of heaven shalt shine, We Thy flock may stand before Thee, Owned for evermore as Thine. Tr. J. R. Woodford, 185a

Sorrow soothing, joys enhancing, Loving until life shall end; Then conferring bliss entrancing, Still, in heaven, the sinners' friend. 3 Oh, to love and serve Thee better! From all evil set us free; Break, Lord, every sinful fetter; Be each thought conformed to Thee: Looking for Thy bright appearing, May our spirits upward tend; Till no longer doubting, fearing, We behold the sinners' friend.

Newman Hall, 1859

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Arthur Sullivan, 1867

the shades of death,

2 Still we wait for Thine appearing: Life and joy Thy beams impart, Chasing all our fears and cheering Every poor, benighted heart. Come and manifest the favor

God hath for our ransomed race; Come, Thou universal Saviour,

Come and bring the gospel grace.

3 Save us in Thy great compassion,
O Thou mild, pacific Prince;
Give the knowledge of salvation,
Give the pardon of our sins.
By Thine all-restoring merit,
Every burdened soul release,
Every weary, wandering spirit
Guide into Thy perfect peace.

C. Wesley, 1744