Hillsong - What A Friend Lyrics
Lyrics
What a friend I've found
Closer than a brother
I have felt Your touch
More intimate than lovers
Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, friend forever
What a hope I've found
More faithful than a mother
It would break my heart
To ever lose each other
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Breathe / What A Friend I've Found - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of Hillsong Worship's 2018 album "Breathe," the track "What A Friend I've Found" delves deeply into the profound solace and unwavering support found in Christ. At its core, the song is a powerful declaration of faith, articulating the profound comfort and strength that believers experience through their relationship with Jesus. It paints a vivid picture of God's constant presence and His ability to bear our burdens, transforming what might feel like insurmountable trials into opportunities for trust and reliance. The lyrics resonate with the timeless truth found in Philippians 4:6-7, which speaks of presenting our requests to God in prayer and receiving the peace that surpasses all understanding, a peace that guards our hearts and minds. This concept of a friend who is always there, even when others falter or are absent, directly echoes the sentiment of Proverbs 18:24, which states that "a friend who sticks closer than a brother." The song encourages an active posture of bringing our worries, our sorrows, and our deepest needs to this divine friend, trusting in His perfect understanding and His loving provision. It reminds us that in Christ, we have an anchor for our souls, a steadfast companion through every season of life, fulfilling the promise found in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The message is one of empowerment, calling listeners to lean into the security and peace that only God can provide, finding in Him a friend who truly understands and never leaves.