Was There Ever a Friend So True?

I have a dear Savior Who loves me, I know,
And Whose will I delight to do;
He’s present to cheer me wherever I go—
Was there ever a friend so true?

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Was there ever a friend so true?
Was there ever a friend so true?
I often have proved Him,
I ever will love Him—
Was there ever a friend so true?

This wonderful Friend is a Helper indeed;
He has promised to lead me through,
And closer He comes than a brother in need—
Was there ever a friend so true?

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He soothes me in sorrow with songs in the night,
And inspires me with hope anew;
He fills me with courage my battles to fight—
Was there ever a friend so true?

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His love is a fountain of blessing so pure,
Ever flowing for me, for you;
His power is unfailing, His promise is sure—
Was there ever a friend so true?

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Author: Unknown

No clear attribution in the provided text or common hymnals. The style, language, and refrain structure are typical of late-19th/early-20th-century gospel songs, but no prominent author (e.g., Fanny Crosby, Elisha Hoffman, or Johnson Oatman) matches these exact lyrics. May be from a lesser-known writer or camp-meeting tradition.