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What A Friend
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Aug 5, 2026 updated
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Mary Mary's rendition of the classic hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" blends traditional lyrics with a contemporary gospel sound. The song reflects on the difficulty of finding true friendship and contrasts human limitations with the unwavering faithfulness of Jesus. It emphasizes that Jesus bears our sins and griefs and invites believers to bring everything to God in prayer. The repeated chorus reinforces the comfort and privilege of prayer, while the verses express personal realization of Jesus as a reliable, lifelong friend. The song encourages trust in God's care and the practice of prayer as a source of strength and peace.
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You know people told me all of my life
True friendship's hard to come by
But I had to find out for myself
Now I've finally come to realize, oh, oh
What a friend we have in Jesus
All of our sins and griefs He'll bare
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
Everything to God in prayer
All my strength in never ending loss
Friends with limited warranties, yea-oh
Until You I never knew a lifetime guaranteed
Friend could really be my reality, oh
What a friend we have in Jesus
All of our sins and griefs He'll bare
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
Everything to God in prayer [5x]
What a friend we have in Jesus
All of our sins and griefs He'll bare
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer