There are times when life's burdens seem heavy There is pain and sadness to bear There are times when all friends forsake me But when I need Jesus He's there With His loving arms around me, my head on His breast He whispers words of comfort, 'tis a place of perfect rest Broken hearts He'll mend, peace and strength He'll send Oh, it's true, my friend, when I need Jesus He's there There are times when life's shadows surround me Is there one who my sorrows will share? There are times when this world cannot help me But when I need Jesus He's there With His loving arms around me, my head on His breast He whispers words of comfort, 'tis a place of perfect rest Broken hearts He'll mend, peace and strength He'll send Oh, it's true, my friend, when I need Jesus When I need Jesus When I need Jesus He's there