Jesus Friend Of Sinners
Petra Lyrics


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There is a voice that must be heard
There is a song that must be sung
There is a name that must be lifted high

There is a treasure more than gold
There is a king upon the throne
There is one whose praise will fill the skies
(Chorus)
His name is Jesus, friend of sinners
Jesus, Jesus
Friend of mine

There is a peace that calms our fears
There is a love stronger than death
There is a hope that goes beyond the grave
There is a friend who won't let go
There is a heart that beats for you
There is one name by which we are saved

When I was captive to my fears
You were the one who came to me




You set me free
You set me free

Overall Meaning

Petra's song "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners" is a powerful anthem of worship that speaks to the ultimate power of Jesus over sin and death. The opening lyrics of, "There is a voice that must be heard, there is a song that must be sung, there is a name that must be lifted high," is a call to all believers to lift Jesus up above all else, declaring His power and sovereignty over all things. The chorus proclaiming, "His name is Jesus, friend of sinners" is a beautiful reminder of the grace and mercy that Jesus extends to all who come to Him in faith, regardless of their past.


The lyrics also speak to the peace, love, and hope that Jesus brings to those who trust in Him. The line, "There is a peace that calms our fears, there is a love stronger than death, there is a hope that goes beyond the grave," is a powerful statement of the ultimate victory that Jesus has over death, and the profound hope that we as believers can have in Him. The final verse is a poignant reminder of the personal nature of Jesus' love and the way He sets us free from the captivity of our fears and doubts.


Overall, Petra's "Jesus, Friend Of Sinners" is a moving and powerful song that speaks to the ultimate power and love of Jesus Christ.


Line by Line Meaning

There is a voice that must be heard
There is an important message that needs to be conveyed


There is a song that must be sung
There are feelings and emotions that must be expressed


There is a name that must be lifted high
There is a person who must be honored, respected, and glorified


There is a treasure more than gold
There is something of immense value that exceeds material possessions


There is a king upon the throne
There is a powerful ruler who governs and commands authority


There is one whose praise will fill the skies
There is someone deserving of endless praise and admiration that can reach the heavens


(Chorus)
The repeated phrase that captures the essence and theme of the song


There is a peace that calms our fears
There is a sense of tranquility that dispels anxiety and apprehension


There is a love stronger than death
There is a love that endures beyond physical death


There is a hope that goes beyond the grave
There is a positive expectation that transcends mortality and the afterlife


There is a friend who won't let go
There is a faithful companion who remains steadfast and reliable


There is a heart that beats for you
There is an affectionate and caring heart that belongs to you


There is one name by which we are saved
There is a single designation that brings salvation and redemption


When I was captive to my fears
During a time of being overwhelmed by anxiety and uncertainty


You were the one who came to me
The person who provided assistance, guidance, and relief


You set me free
You liberated me from the restraints and limitations I was experiencing




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lucilalis

There is a voice that must be heard
There is a song that must be sung
There is a name that must be lifted high

There is a treasure more than gold
There is a king upon the throne
There is one whose praise will fill the skies

His name is Jesus, friend of sinners
Jesus, Jesus
Friend of mine

There is a peace that calms our fears
There is a love stronger than death
There is a hope that goes beyond the grave
There is a friend who won't let go
There is a heart that beats for you
There is one name by which we are saved

When I was captive to my fears
You were the one who came to me
You set me free
You set me free



All comments from YouTube:

@lucilalis

There is a voice that must be heard
There is a song that must be sung
There is a name that must be lifted high

There is a treasure more than gold
There is a king upon the throne
There is one whose praise will fill the skies

His name is Jesus, friend of sinners
Jesus, Jesus
Friend of mine

There is a peace that calms our fears
There is a love stronger than death
There is a hope that goes beyond the grave
There is a friend who won't let go
There is a heart that beats for you
There is one name by which we are saved

When I was captive to my fears
You were the one who came to me
You set me free
You set me free

@Micjam

Amazing song :) The album come and join us is actually easy to get hold off. I got mine about 4 years ago from Amazon uk but there are other places to get it as well. Amazing album :) John schlitt wasn't part of the band back then but the orginal singer had a great voice too.

@lol-pc8vn

Я , как человек из Росии, максимально завидую вам! Тоже хочу слушать эту группу в свободном доступе, но чтобы ее найти, надо перерыть все потаенные чертоги интернета :(

@shompy12

this is a very cool version of the song.....in our village we have a little gospel choir.....we are playing the "classical" version with an organ....:)....but this one is great...

@nonohino

Just how i remember it! God is wonderful what a great song! Amen.

@danielanilkumar

hey UPF, this is cool... I have an audio file of this song, performed by a praise and worship group--- but this sounds great... Check out the rare PETRA song on my homepage... God Bless!

@JHOseven

Ok, this is true. Amen! But then, please appreciate the spirit in which this song was written: The song is clearly not saying that Jesus is a friend of SIN (we know this to be false) but is celebrating Jesus' friendship with us despite our sin, and his washing and sanctifying of us. "While we were still in sin" he loved us, right?

@austintalley92

You can most definitely be saved by Jesus Christ right now if an eternal life in heaven and a simple answer to all your problems is what you are looking for. I have been through rough time. Sometimes it was my decision, and others it was the decision I didn't make when I should have. Jesus loves us enough to give us free will; to let us decide wether we wanted to live in death and destruction, or turn to our true and everlasting king, Jesus Christ. It just takes a willing soul and sincerity.

@JHOseven

Friendship with the world =/= friendship with sinners, DawnTransformed. The Gospels paint a beautiful and clear picture of Jesus' friendship with his disciples, who we know to be, like us, hopeless sinners.

@shompy12

on thursday the 24th june we have a trial in our church.....i'll send you a video....

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