Lyrics
I’ve found a friend in Jesus, He’s everything to me,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay;
He tells me every care on Him to roll.
Refrain:
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
He all my grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne;
In temptation He’s my strong and mighty tow’r;
I’ve all for Him forsaken, and all my idols torn
From my heart and now He keeps me by His pow’r.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempt me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal.
He’ll never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I’ve nothing now to fear,
From His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll.
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Meaning & Inspiration
This classic hymn presents Jesus as a faithful friend, comforter, protector, and sufficient source of spiritual life. The title image, “Lily of the Valley,” accompanies the biblical title “Bright and Morning Star,” while each verse develops confidence in Christ through sorrow, temptation, abandonment, and daily need. The singer’s security does not rest on easy circumstances; it rests on the conviction that Jesus remains near and carries every care.
Several lines draw directly on biblical language. First Peter 5:7 calls believers to cast their cares on God because he cares for them, matching the invitation to roll every burden upon Christ. Hebrews 13:5 supports the assurance that he will never leave or forsake his people. Revelation 22:16 names Jesus the bright Morning Star, an image repeated in the refrain. The closing hope looks beyond present trials toward seeing Christ and sharing everlasting delight. Across its verses, the hymn combines testimony, perseverance, and future hope in a clear confession of trust in Jesus.
Related Scripture
- 1 Peter 5:7 The verse calls believers to cast every care on God.
- Hebrews 13:5 God promises never to leave or forsake his people.
- Revelation 22:16 Jesus identifies himself as the bright Morning Star.