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What A Friend

By Chris McClarney

1,185 views Jul 19, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Chris McClarney's song expresses gratitude for God's unwavering love and faithfulness. The lyrics emphasize that God never demands performance but instead offers grace, identity, and friendship. The song highlights God's roles as savior, shield, father, rock, shelter, strength, provider, and redeemer, marveling that the Creator would call us friends. It draws on the biblical theme of God's steadfast love and the intimacy of relationship with Jesus, reminiscent of the hymn 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus.' The song is a worshipful declaration of trust and thankfulness for God's constant presence and care.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I?ve never heard You say

What have you done for me lately?

What have you done to earn my grace?


I?ve never heard You speak

Anything but Your love for me 

Anything but identity


Chorus:

What a friend I?ve found in You, Jesus

What a friend I?ve found in You

When no one else could keep their promise

I can always count on You


You?ve only made me feel

That I was welcome in Your house

That I was honored and adored


You?ve seen me at my worst

But You?ve never held it against me

You?re running to me when I return


You?ve been my savior

You?ve been my shield

You?ve been my defender on the battlefield


You?ve been my Father

You?ve been my rock

You?ve been my portion 

You?re more than enough


You?ve been my shelter

You?ve been my strength

You?ve been my provider again and again


You?ve been my redeemer

And I can?t comprehend

How the God of creation 

Would call me His friend

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