What a Friend
Delirious/Hillsong Lyrics
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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
The song "What A Friend I've Found" by Delirious? is a touching and emotional expression of devotion and closeness to Jesus. The lyrics express a deep feeling of personal intimacy and love for Jesus that is likened to the love and closeness between siblings or even lovers. The singing of Jesus' name, "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, friend forever" only reinforces the deep personal relationship with the Lord being sung about.
The song also touches on the hope that a relationship with Jesus brings to one's life. The faithfulness of Jesus is likened to that of a mother, who is revered as the epitome of faithfulness and selflessness. The thought of losing Jesus is unimaginable as it would tear at the heart of anyone fortunate enough to have known Jesus as more than just an abstract concept or religious figure.
Delirious?'s song "What A Friend I've Found" is a poignant and emotional reflection on the powerful and transformative nature of a relationship with Jesus. The song is a reminder of the deep love that Jesus has for everyone and the strong sense of comfort and hope that he brings to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
What a friend I've found
I have discovered an amazing friend in Jesus
Closer than a brother
Jesus is closer to me than even my own brother
I have felt your touch
I have experienced the love and presence of Jesus in my life
More intimate than lovers
My relationship with Jesus is even more intimate than that of lovers
Jesus, Jesus
I call on the name of Jesus
Jesus, friend forever
Jesus is my friend forever and always
What a hope I've found
I have discovered a hope that is stronger and more reliable than anything else
More faithful than a mother
Jesus is more faithful to me than even a mother could be
It would break my heart
I would be heartbroken if I ever lost Jesus
To ever lose each other
I never want to lose my relationship with Jesus
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