My Very Best Friend
Ron Hamilton Lyrics
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Praise the Prince of Heaven; Join the angels and the seraphim.
Though He rules creation, even though He reigns above.
From His throne on high Jesus came to die;
Taste His wondrous love.
Jesus Christ is Holy, fall and worship at his wounded feet.
Jesus Christ is Worthy; He has died, redemption is complete.
He's the great "I AM", Heaven spotless lamb.
Yet, He's still my friend.
Jesus sticks closer than a brother;
Every moment He is near.
I know He never will forsake me;
He has conquered all my fear.
Jesus sticks closer than a brother;
On His love I can depend.
King of Kings, Lord of Lords,
Conquering Son
Though all of these, He's my very best Friend.
Glory to the Savior, All my praise shall be to Christ alone:
He is my foundation, He's my rock, and He's my cornerstone.
Like a mighty fortress, He is evermore the same;
Yet He died for me on Mount Calvary:
Now I bear His name.
Jesus sticks closer than a brother;
Every moment He is near.
I know He never will forsake me;
He has conquered all my fear.
Jesus sticks closer than a brother;
On His love I can depend.
King of Kings, Lord of Lords,
Conquering Son
Though all of these, He's my very best Friend.
He's my very best friend.
He's my very best friend.
The song "My Very Best Friend" by Ron Hamilton is a celebration of Jesus Christ's exalted status as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, while also emphasizing His closeness to us as a friend. The first stanza recognizes Jesus' supreme authority over all things and encourages listeners to praise Him alongside the angels and the seraphim. Despite this lofty position, Jesus chose to die on the cross to demonstrate His love. As the song progresses, the focus shifts to how Jesus is not only holy and worthy of worship but also a faithful friend who never leaves our side.
The second stanza boasts that Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and the great "I AM." However, the song also acknowledges that Jesus remains a friend to us and that His sacrifice on the cross has redeemed humanity. The final stanza begins with the declaration that all praise should go to Christ alone, recognizing Him as the solid foundation, rock, and cornerstone upon which our faith rests. The song concludes with the repeated affirmation that Jesus is our very best friend, one who is always nearby and has conquered our fears.
Overall, "My Very Best Friend" is a song that simultaneously extols Jesus' supreme divinity and approachable humanity, emphasizing that He is not just an abstract concept or an external force but a personal friend who is intimately involved in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus is exalted; Every knee shall bow to honor Him.
Jesus is highly esteemed; everyone will acknowledge and respect Him.
Praise the Prince of Heaven; Join the angels and the seraphim.
Give thanks to the ruler of Heaven; unite with divine beings to worship Him.
Though He rules creation, even though He reigns above.
Despite governing all of creation, even from His high position.
From His throne on high Jesus came to die; Taste His wondrous love.
Jesus, who sits on a lofty throne, sacrificed Himself and showed us His extraordinary love.
Jesus Christ is Holy, fall and worship at his wounded feet.
Jesus Christ is sacred; bow down and worship Him despite His wounds from His crucifixion.
Jesus Christ is Worthy; He has died, redemption is complete.
Jesus Christ deserves recognition; His death completed the redemption process for humanity.
Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
Jesus is both the start and conclusion of everything.
He's the great "I AM", Heaven spotless lamb.
Jesus is the powerful and divine being, and the pure and blameless lamb of Heaven.
Yet, He's still my friend.
Despite all His grandeur, Jesus is still my companion.
Jesus sticks closer than a brother; Every moment He is near.
Jesus is more faithful than a sibling; He is always by my side.
I know He never will forsake me; He has conquered all my fear.
I believe He will never abandon me; He has triumphed over my anxieties.
On His love I can depend.
I can rely on His affection.
King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Son
Jesus is the ruler of rulers, the master of masters, and the victorious son.
Though all of these, He's my very best Friend.
Despite all of His amazing titles, He remains my ultimate and unparalleled friend.
Glory to the Savior, All my praise shall be to Christ alone:
All honor belongs to the rescuer, all my gratitude should be directed solely to Christ:
He is my foundation, He's my rock, and He's my cornerstone.
He is the base of my spiritual life, my support, and the cornerstone that holds everything together.
Like a mighty fortress, He is evermore the same;
Jesus is as strong as a castle and He never changes.
Yet He died for me on Mount Calvary: Now I bear His name.
Despite His grandeur, He sacrificed Himself for me on the cross: now I represent Him.
He's my very best friend. He's my very best friend.
Jesus is my ultimate companion, now and forever.
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.