The Best Friend of All

Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood ... to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
How sweet the sunshine after rain,
And sweet the rest that follows pain,
But sweeter far His face to see,
The Son of God who died for me.

But not until He calls me home,
No, not till then will I behold
The Saviour who did die for me,
And bore my sins on Calvary.

He suffered, bled and died alone,
Alone, alone for you and me,
Could I for shame reject such love,
A sacrifice from God above?

I do accept His sacrifice,
Will serve Him now for evermore.
For only such a Friend as he,
Could pardon, cleanse and make me free.

If you receive His pardoning grace,
You'll meet Him yonder face to face,
And have a home in Heaven above
Where all is joy and peace and love.

Then when around God's throne we meet
And lowly bow at Jesus' feet,
A song of praise we'll ever sing
To Christ, our Saviour, Lord and King