One there is above all others, O how He loves! His is love beyond a brother's. O how He loves! Earthly friends may fail or leave us, One day soothe, the next day grieve us, But this Friend will ne'er deceive us, O how He loves! 'Tis eternal life to know Him, O how He loves! Think, O think how much we owe Him, O how He loves! With His precious blood He bought us, In the wilderness He sought us, To His fold He safely brought us, O how He loves! We have found a friend in Jesus, O how He loves! 'Tis His great delight to bless us, O how He loves! How our hearts delight to hear Him-- Bid us dwell in safety near Him: Why should we distrust or fear Him? O how He loves! Through His Name we are forgiven, O how He loves! Backward shall our foes be driven, O how He loves! Best of blessings He'll provide us. Nought but good shall e'er betide us, Safe to glory He will guide us, O how He loves!