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He wants not friends that hath thy love
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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He wants not friends that hath thy love by John Frederick Lampe — Lyrics
He wants not friends that hath thy love,
and may converse and walk with thee,
and with thy saints here and above,
with whom for ever I must be.
In the blest fellowship of saints
is wisdom, safety, and delight;
and when my heart declines and faints,
it’s raisèd by their heat and light.
As for my friends, they are not lost;
the several vessels of thy fleet,
though parted now, by tempests tost,
shall safely in the haven meet.
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About He wants not friends that hath thy love
John Frederick Lampe's SATB setting of He wants not friends that hath thy love is a sacred hymn that explores themes of divine love and fellowship. The English text reflects on the ultimate companionship found in God, surpassing earthly friendships. It speaks of the wisdom, safety, and delight experienced in the fellowship of saints, both in this life and in heaven. The lyrics offer comfort by assuring that even separated friends are united in God, like vessels in a fleet meeting in a safe haven. This piece emphasizes the unity of believers as members of one spiritual family, led by the same faith and spirit, meeting daily before God's throne in prayer and anticipation of eternal reunion.
