(verse 1) C When I was drifting out in sin G I had no peace, no joy within C Am But Jesus came and made me glad C G C The dearest friend I ever had (verse 2) C When Jesus comes the way is bright G For He's the Way, the Truth, the Light C Am He cheers me on when I am sad C G C The dearest friend I ever had C He saved my soul oh bless His name G I'll never forget the day He came C Am He makes me glad when I am sad C G C The dearest friend I ever had (verse 3) C O sinner come to Jesus now G And at His feet just humbly bow C Am He'll save your soul and make you glad C G C The dearest friend you’ll ever have