What A Friend I Have In Jesus – Hymn Lyric
Jesus is the ultimate friend, always loving, faithful, and true. He left the glory of Heaven to come to Earth, bearing our sins on the cross at Calvary. No matter what we face in life, Jesus is always there for us, giving us strength, comfort, and peace. What a friend we have in Jesus, our rock, salvation, and constant companion.
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What A Friend I Have In Jesus – Hymn Lyric
What a friend I have in Jesus,
He is ev’rything to me;
From His throne of Heav’nly Glory,
He came down to Calvary.
Refrain:
What a friend! What a friend!
What a faithful friend, and true;
What a friend! What a friend!
Him, I recommend to you.
What a friend I have in Jesus!
In temptation’s darkest hour
He is ever standing near me,
He upholds me with His pow’r.
Refrain:
What a friend! What a friend!
What a faithful friend, and true;
What a friend! What a friend!
Him, I recommend to you.
What a friend I have in Jesus!
Yes, He’s ever near to me,
When the earthly ties are broken,
And when earthly comforts flee.
Refrain:
What a friend! What a friend!
What a faithful friend, and true;
What a friend! What a friend!
Him, I recommend to you.
What a friend I have in Jesus,
When before the Throne I bend;
He is there and intercedeth:-
Was there ever such a friend.
Refrain:
What a friend! What a friend!
What a faithful friend, and true;
What a friend! What a friend!
Him, I recommend to you.
What a friend I have in Jesus!
When I tread the vale of tears;
When death’s scenes around me gather,
He will drive away my fears.
Refrain:
What a friend! What a friend!
What a faithful friend, and true;
What a friend! What a friend!
Him, I recommend to you.
Meaning of What A Friend I Have In Jesus
Have you ever had a friend who was always there for you no matter what? A friend who never judged you, never let you down, and always had your back? That’s the kind of friend Jesus is to us. He is the ultimate friend, always loving, always faithful, always true.
When we think about all that Jesus has done for us, it’s truly incredible. He left the glory of Heaven to come down to Earth, all for us. He went to the cross at Calvary, bearing the weight of our sins so that we could be forgiven and have eternal life. What a friend we have in Jesus, who would go to such lengths for us.
No matter what we go through in life, Jesus is always there for us. In our darkest moments of temptation, He stands by our side, giving us the strength to resist. When we feel alone and broken, He is there to comfort us and lift us up. When we feel lost and afraid, He is there to guide us and give us peace. What a friend we have in Jesus, who never leaves us or forsakes us.
Even when the earthly ties that bind us are broken and the things of this world fade away, Jesus remains constant. His love for us never wavers, His presence never fades. He is with us always, through every trial and every joy. What a friend we have in Jesus, who is our rock and our salvation.
And when our time on this Earth comes to an end, when we must walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Jesus is there to walk with us. He drives away our fears, He comforts us in our sorrow, and He promises to be with us through it all. What a friend we have in Jesus, who gives us hope and peace in the face of death.
So let us remember the incredible gift of friendship that we have in Jesus. Let us cling to Him in every moment, in every trial, in every joy. He is our faithful friend, our constant companion, our loving Savior. What a friend we have in Jesus, indeed.
I hope this hymn inspired image brings you hope and peace. Share it with someone who needs it today!
