O Jesus, my Redeemer,
by F. E. Belden (1858–1945)
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 613 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
O Jesus, my Redeemer, Thou art my joy and song, My Saviour and my solace When griefs around me throng.
Refrain
O Jesus, my Redeemer, My song shall be of Thee; No other friend so constant, No friend so dear to me.
Verse 2
Thou art my hope and comfort Through all the weary years, When shadows dark surround me, When fall the bitter tears.
Verse 3
I trust in Thee, my Saviour, My faithful Friend and Guide; For Thou to me art dearer Than all on earth beside.
Verse 4
My song and my rejoicing While in this world of sin, My song and my rejoicing The heavenly gates within.