I remember the 1st time I heard this song. I was a senior in high school and it's been over 20 years. I fell in love with it and I wasn't even saved at the time. Now, I have been living for Christ for almost 10 years now. God is so AWESOME!!!! My love for Christ supercedes any friendship on earth. He is definitely a friend that will NEVER leave you. Be blessed Saints........
I'm 46 years old I have not heard this song since I was in junior high school. I used to play this song over and over. Of course it was my parents CD. 😊
I love this song! Man!........ So many memories from the 90's. I remember watching this video air for the first time on Video Soul with Donnie Simpson and it made me stop and look at my life back then. I was a party animal who cared very little for anything. This was my first introduction to The Winans and Gospel music. It made me notice by the beat the then the lyrics took my heart. Thank god! I'd be dead by now if I didn't make that change and I thank the Winans and BeBe and CeCe for that.
I was in the 6th grade when this came out. I just turned 35 and this song still makes me feel good and encourages me in the Lord. "What a friend, we have in Jesus"
I remember the first time I heard "A Friend"...It was in 1991 working at Pizza Hut. My manager played it on the juke box all the time when we closed the store and I fell in love with it...TRUE SONG
This weekend I was preaching on the blessing of Abraham that we have as believers is that God was Abraham's friend and this song came into my spirit. I was a Christian DJ 20 years ago when it came out and it still blesses me today.
I remember my late mother play this song while she was cleaning up our apartment while I help her with the living room,sweeping the floor and after we done cleaning up. She then washed her hands and started to cook dinner wow incredible Memories. R.I.P MOM I MISS YOU!!!!
The 39 people that dislike this song don't appreciate great music. I was brought up listening to the Winans and this was one of my favorite songs. I love it! #Replay
This reminds me of my parents. They realized they had a five year old free spirited daughter who had to be taught the Gospel in her own special way. They bought me everything this family produced and these lessons have stuck with me through life. Thank God for Godly parents! :D
This song reminds me back in the 90's when I was a little kid. Playing outside and people would have their boombox on their shoulders or on the pouch step and they will play music for everyone to hear. Sometimes I miss those days , when life was just laid back and cool. Now, it's a different story. I'm glad I gave my life to Jesus cause this generation is hard and evil.
This songs just touches me every single time I hear it. It is so true that the LORD is a TRUE friend and we are so not worthy of the love HE gives. I just thank HIM for NEVER turning HIS back on me even when I don't deserve it. HE loves me, no matter what I ever do/did. HE IS MY FRIEND and I strive to be a faithful friend and servant to HIM. HALLELUJAH!!
good morning my dear vladimir! please excuse my bad english, i'm from germany. it is an only fascination for me, that a man from siberia, russia even knows the winans! in my hometown, there we're 40000 of us-troops. i saw afro-americans every day since i had my eyes open, but you? i hate frontiers and nations: WE ARE ONE! it don't matter: siberia, germany, usa, black or white, or yellow, red, green or blue...shit! we are ALL living on an small planet together. and the mankind is sooooo silly.... have a good day and a good life! my last girlfriend lena came from russia, but she died 4 years ago....she liked this music as we both! best greetings! your helmut
danke mein lieber vladimir ich danke dir für deine nette antwort von ganzem herzen und dann noch in deutsch! :-) wir beide sind freunde im geiste zusammen, auch wenn wir tausende kilometer entfernt sind! die welt braucht noch ein paar millionen vladimirs und helmuts, dann wird es besser.... dein helmut
Jesus truly had to inspire this song because when you need a friend to call on and all your homies ain't nowhere to be found Jesus steps in like "Whats good bruh ? Whatever it is I got you " and that's what's up what a start to a beautiful relationship when you really need a true friend to have you back.
I love this song so much it reminds me of my childhood , back when everything was pure and so wonderful , God really used these people I love the music it is truly a blessing Lord knows all continue to keep your faith and pray everyone God bless👋👍
i feel some type of way..my father loved this song and i remember when i heard it back in 1990 when it came out. We werent a gospel type of family, however my father being raised in Detroit loved the Winans...those were such good times back then, so innocent and pure. I miss those days so bad.
I remember my parents played these cassettes til they broke. Every Winans, Commissioned, Witness, John P. Kee. I grew up not liking it, now that I'm grown it's all I listen too.
I love them. My daddy used to play the Winans all the time. We used to be jamming right along. Now 20 years later I finally grasp the importance of these words. He who hath a friend must first show himself friendly! Amen!
I always feel better when I hear this wonderful song! No particular reason, except it eases my mind, pains and pressures! Gives me peace and I hope it does the same for you.
I am no longer Christian, but I can say that this song has always stuck with me from my childhood days. There was definitely a deep connection to spirit as expressed in this song that I feel is missing in much of today's music. There was a sense of purity and authenticity during these times in the music and you see it in this video and feel it in this song. This is a powerful song; one that speaks to our rich spiritual heritage and it brings back happy memories of a time where the future was bright and the world seem large. Peace and blessings.
Same here. .I love this song.. these inspirational songs were on te radio and it lifted your vibration and made you want to push another day. I miss those times. Upful memories. Ase.
What then, do you believe my brother? Have you too been deceived by the "description" of what Christianity (THE WAY of the Messiah) truly is, or have you been burdened with philosophical impurities that the British "forced" us to believe in the Christ? If you have had a "Born From Above" (i.e. Born Again) experience who, then can take it from you? My relationship is with Our Father in Heaven, Who sent His One an Only Son born of the Virgin called Mary... this same (Greek translation) "Jesus" became sin for us that all our sins then and now would be abolished and that we may have Eternal Life and be with The LORD forever in eternal joy and peace. I will let no person persuade me of what I personally experienced from above. I pray that whatever has separated your soul from The Savior, that you will recognize it and rededicate your life to HIM - and no earthly man or woman can take HIS place in your heart! OAN: I enjoyed reading the majority of your comment... I too enjoyed 'real" Gospel, and Inspiration music from back then... May The Lord bless you always. ~Someone who cares, and knows The Way.
i remember listening to this in the car with my dad as a kid on the way to school..its still one of my top favorite gospal songs on 103.9...i've been looking for this on u tube for a long time..thank God i finally found it....thanks for posting this song!!!
this song I remeber my dad playing in the car when I was little..now that I am driving for almost 2 years its the perfect song for me to drive to :-) God bless ya'll and God Bless the world!!
This song is very Special 😢 Two years ago before my son was murdered we were having a Heart ❤️ to Heart and he said momma I love the Winans especially that song A Friend, because when I was in Prison The Lord was the only True Friend I Had in there 😔.Justice for Jillian and Robert in Bridge CityTexas💔
Omg.. my childhood.. complete and utter nostalgia, we grew up in Detroit (the same city the winans were b&r) we grew up listening to this family so much so, we wanted to be "the winans " lol.. probably sounds silly these days, but we were kids, we had every album
Was thinking about this song since a family member told me about the Versus Battle with Mary Mary and. Be Be and Ce Ce Winans, which I am watching at the moment.Great song, haven't heard this song in years!Brings back so many, many, memories of high school and the church I went to as a teenager in high school!Takes me back!God Bless the Winans family!
This brings tears to my eyes, Jesus is really a true friend. He will never leave u.
You're twisting the words of the artist. there's no indication that they meant Jesus specifically.
Mine too. I love this song. Fills my heart up so much.
What a friend we have in Jesus
Yes! Galveston county here. I was 30 when this song came out now I'm 61... Where did all those yesterday's go? Good ole days! 🙏🏽
100% bless you.
I'm in my living room right now. Singing this song at the top of lung. My heart is full of joy. Thank you Jesus.
I'm trying to be quiet but I can't help myself 🙏🏾
Amen brother God is with you.
Sing for Jesus,dont hold back .💪📯📖♥️
💙@@harrisondreher7810
I remember the 1st time I heard this song. I was a senior in high school and it's been over 20 years. I fell in love with it and I wasn't even saved at the time. Now, I have been living for Christ for almost 10 years now. God is so AWESOME!!!! My love for Christ supercedes any friendship on earth. He is definitely a friend that will NEVER leave you. Be blessed Saints........
AMEN!!!!🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏
JESUS IS A TRUE FRIEND.
pastor shandon & evang.kimla ellis amen
Tha best friend ever
i remember seeing this on video soul i love it!! but i use to think he was saying jim carey @ towards the end.
He's your friend yeaha.
Amen
Funny how this kinda music jus stays in your heart from when u was a kid
Alysia Bailey my friend is Jesus
Jay Atkins .
It really does.
Jay Atkins right
Liesha Bailey Mine too
Who's else is here 30 years later and during this heartbreaking pandemic?
I'm with you brother 💯
I’m a little late; like 4 years late but I’m with ya
The Winans Brothers Tape with this song...A Friend...gave me peace while newly mourning my mother's passing. Thank you Brothers!
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Teddy Riley was the musical genius that did this.
Yep!! And Aaron Hall with that signature run!! LOL I was 4yrs old when this song came out! STILL a classic!!!
Its a beautiful song.!
Sounds like it
I was thinking this could be a Guy song! Never knew teddy produced this.
....i agree
They don't make gospel music like this no more I love this song
Amen.
As long as we're truly worshipping it will reach a lost Soul. Hallelujah!!!
FACTZ!!!! THEY NEED TO FIX THE GOSPEL RADIO
Seeee, I can believe I'm 3 days into gospel music and just downloaded like 6 songs? 😭 I don't know how I would do if God hadn't created The Winans.
If you guys have recommendations, I am all ears.
I'm 46 years old I have not heard this song since I was in junior high school. I used to play this song over and over. Of course it was my parents CD. 😊
I love this song! Man!........ So many memories from the 90's. I remember watching this video air for the first time on Video Soul with Donnie Simpson and it made me stop and look at my life back then. I was a party animal who cared very little for anything. This was my first introduction to The Winans and Gospel music. It made me notice by the beat the then the lyrics took my heart. Thank god! I'd be dead by now if I didn't make that change and I thank the Winans and BeBe and CeCe for that.
This is one of those hidden gems...
Hadiyah Muhammad gives you something to think about
Yes
Yup👍.
Still such a good song and A TRUE song! The Winans will always be a part of my childhood. Bebe and Cece as well! Grew up singing ALL their songs!
I was in the 6th grade when this came out. I just turned 35 and this song still makes me feel good and encourages me in the Lord. "What a friend, we have in Jesus"
I still play this album in my car. Aaron Hall adds backing vocals on this brilliant song!
I remember the first time I heard "A Friend"...It was in 1991 working at Pizza Hut. My manager played it on the juke box all the time when we closed the store and I fell in love with it...TRUE SONG
Me and my aunt song
Man this song still makes me cry
Ebony Tunstall me too😭😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💜💜💜
@@ebonytunstall9782 in 2017 when my granny died my dad found her old CDs and player and started playing the winans
This weekend I was preaching on the blessing of Abraham that we have as believers is that God was Abraham's friend and this song came into my spirit. I was a Christian DJ 20 years ago when it came out and it still blesses me today.
Gospel+New Jack Swing= Greatness
I remember my late mother play this song while she was cleaning up our apartment while I help her with the living room,sweeping the floor and after we done cleaning up. She then washed her hands and started to cook dinner wow incredible Memories. R.I.P MOM I MISS YOU!!!!
The 39 people that dislike this song don't appreciate great music. I was brought up listening to the Winans and this was one of my favorite songs. I love it! #Replay
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Plus they don't know Jesus Christ
@@stacybailey1429 Amen Sister
Well u already know who those 39 likes represents. Satan
the Winans family are blessed and the most powerful contemporary gospel group ever..I give credit and kudos where it is due..God bless..😇😇😇😇😇
They got the heart of gold and good light to them, no one is wonderful like them Winans.
This reminds me of my parents. They realized they had a five year old free spirited daughter who had to be taught the Gospel in her own special way. They bought me everything this family produced and these lessons have stuck with me through life. Thank God for Godly parents! :D
25 years & this song is still powerful, touched me like the first time
+corybee1 weeping profusely right now. Sometime we forget, there is none to compare to the Friend we have in Jesus Christ!!!
Amen my Sista Nikkita Johnson
I could not have said it any better. Beautiful song and I love it. God bless.
Great songs NEVER die!
Thank you Jesus for being our friend in 2022 who loves us always and forever amen ,,😊
This song reminds me back in the 90's when I was a little kid. Playing outside and people would have their boombox on their shoulders or on the pouch step and they will play music for everyone to hear. Sometimes I miss those days , when life was just laid back and cool. Now, it's a different story. I'm glad I gave my life to Jesus cause this generation is hard and evil.
Still bumping in 2019- 2020
This songs just touches me every single time I hear it. It is so true that the LORD is a TRUE friend and we are so not worthy of the love HE gives. I just thank HIM for NEVER turning HIS back on me even when I don't deserve it. HE loves me, no matter what I ever do/did. HE IS MY FRIEND and I strive to be a faithful friend and servant to HIM. HALLELUJAH!!
Yes, Christ is our true friend indeed. Wonderful anointed voices. Great music& I'm a huge fan of the winans. Rip, Ronald.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
What a friend we have in Jesus. All our sins and griefs to bare. What a privilege it is to carry, everything to God in prayer.
100
Proverbs 17:17 💪
2020 still listening to this 🙏
Thanx for the upload. Took me back to the good ole days of gospel music. Jesus is still the friend we all need.
Great Song. With love and respect, from Siberia, Russia.
good morning my dear vladimir! please excuse my bad english, i'm from germany. it is an only fascination for me, that a man from siberia, russia even knows the winans! in my hometown, there we're 40000 of us-troops. i saw afro-americans every day since i had my eyes open, but you?
i hate frontiers and nations: WE ARE ONE! it don't matter: siberia, germany, usa, black or white, or yellow, red, green or blue...shit! we are ALL living on an small planet together. and the mankind is sooooo silly....
have a good day and a good life! my last girlfriend lena came from russia, but she died 4 years ago....she liked this music as we both!
best greetings!
your helmut
+Helmut Boll Danke, Helmuth! Ich wunsche dir alles gute!
danke mein lieber vladimir ich danke dir für deine nette antwort von ganzem herzen und dann noch in deutsch! :-) wir beide sind freunde im geiste zusammen, auch wenn wir tausende kilometer entfernt sind!
die welt braucht noch ein paar millionen vladimirs und helmuts, dann wird es besser....
dein helmut
Helmut Boll
Vladimir Matveyev love from Canada God
MAN! I've been looking for this song for ages! WOW!
Boy,!! Every time I hear d winnans they lift me up ,!! Thank u Jesus.
I have too lol
It's worth the search. I heard it in 1990 and it's still INSPIRATIONAL. God bless.
Just found this song yesterday and have listened to it 20 time's like most winanas songs u can't get enough!!!!!! AMen
Since I'm twelve I didn't know it existed but my dad has the original CD
He truly a friend....Thank you heavily father for being my friend...Smiling
*Heavenly*
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Man this brings back memories.... what a friend we have in Jesus!
The Winans are an awesome awesome group
These were the days!! Taking me back to my childhood!😊😉
That bridge in the song is just heart melting 🤪🤪
Out of ALL THE LOVE NO BODY CAN LOVE ME MORE!!!!
HALLELUJAH!!!!
THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!
❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
This song is Awesome! JESUS is a friend like no other, and HE loves us unconditionally!. Thanks for sharing
Yes two years ago my dad played these and I love them
HE'S A TRUE FRIEND!
@@lenoradennis5913 How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Thank you God you've never left me and always by my side 🙏🏿
90's era smash. 2016 we all definitely need a friend (Jesus). So much more corruption and evil in the 🌎 now than ever.
Rn we got a Corona virus
Definitely need Him now more than ever before
Still sounds good in 2019! Love this group.
And 2024!!!
I grew up on this song...love it
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
I know God is friend minds and I'm so thankful.
I Love this Song, it is so uplifting. It remind you of how great God is!!!
Jesus truly had to inspire this song because when you need a friend to call on and all your homies ain't nowhere to be found Jesus steps in like "Whats good bruh ? Whatever it is I got you " and that's what's up what a start to a beautiful relationship when you really need a true friend to have you back.
Why am I yelling "y'all betta sang"!?! THIS IS REAL MUSIC! BAAAAAABY THIS TAKES ME BACK! NEVER GETS OLD!!!!!!
Like how my boi aaron hall hit tht little note on there
andrew parsons haha word. This song goes, even to this day bro
Aaron went full Charlie Wilson on this one.
No actually carvin and Michael hit the notes. The high ones.
I love this song!!
Still ministers to us today. Thank you Winans.
I love this song so much it reminds me of my childhood , back when everything was pure and so wonderful , God really used these people I love the music it is truly a blessing Lord knows all continue to keep your faith and pray everyone God bless👋👍
Exactly, simple times!
yes me too back to 1990 my childhood my dad use to play this all of the time
Sarah Simpkins same experience here! Tony Terry's " When I'm With You" song brings back memories living Germany in 1990!
i feel some type of way..my father loved this song and i remember when i heard it back in 1990 when it came out. We werent a gospel type of family, however my father being raised in Detroit loved the Winans...those were such good times back then, so innocent and pure. I miss those days so bad.
Just noticed Aaron Hall was in this! Haven’t seen the video in MANY years! Still one if the best gospel songs ♥️
All of those guys are so talented. The Winans family are very talented and gifted. 💯
This song is a deep reminder for those who believe that God can be a friend when everyone else seem to have left you.
I agree, but sometimes I wish I had Godly friends!!
LoriLance Waterman Amen
GOD is my TRUE and BEST FRIEND
👍
Yes
Amen
I love Aaron Hall’s voice.
One of My Favorite Songs!!!! Still Listening in 2018!!!
This song encourages me to know who really has my back and who doesn't !! God is always there
Im 43 years old this song stuck by me since i was 10 years old.
My dad use to play this all the time growing up😊
I remember my parents played these cassettes til they broke. Every Winans, Commissioned, Witness, John P. Kee. I grew up not liking it, now that I'm grown it's all I listen too.
Amen! Love it! Yes indeed, classic.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Brings such happy tears , hits much different being of age 😭🙏🏽
Great song that will stick with me forever
This song has been in MY HEAD FOR 2 WEEKS NOW 😭🙌🏽🥲 THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! #THROWBACK #DOPE
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Like in all of The Winans' songs, they capture the character of God. That's why this song takes me to another level every time I hear it.
french thé best
Its beautiful!
From 1990 to 2019 everything in this song still speaks great measures. Who's still listening to it after 29 years?
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Love ❤️ this song so much, Jesus is a great friend, thank you Lord
I remember watching this as a kid on BET music videos. I love it still.
Me too I'm 40 now
another smash hit from my boy teddy riley!!!
Class of '90. I wore that tape out, then I played the CD. I still have it!
I love them. My daddy used to play the Winans all the time. We used to be jamming right along. Now 20 years later I finally grasp the importance of these words. He who hath a friend must first show himself friendly! Amen!
Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
Still makes me cry all these years later. Great song. RIP Mom. ❤ 7/29/23
This song came out when I was in the Marines. It opened my eyes to Jesus and His awesome Power. Trust and most of all Believe.
A FRIEND. HAVEN'T HEARD THIS SONG IN YRS. HE'S ALWAYS THERE. FRIEND OF MINE & YOURS. ALWAYS BY UR SIDE.
Everytime I hear this song 😭 start falling because God is so Good 2 us All...love you God
Just the song I needed to hear today.
What a friend we have in Jesus!
I always feel better when I hear this wonderful song! No particular reason, except it eases my mind, pains and pressures! Gives me peace and I hope it does the same for you.
I'm 40 I remember when this song came out I been in love with this song for years .God bless yall 2021
I fell in love with this song from when I met my wife.she would play this song all the time. I fell in love with this song and her.rip my lovely wife.
I am no longer Christian, but I can say that this song has always stuck with me from my childhood days. There was definitely a deep connection to spirit as expressed in this song that I feel is missing in much of today's music. There was a sense of purity and authenticity during these times in the music and you see it in this video and feel it in this song. This is a powerful song; one that speaks to our rich spiritual heritage and it brings back happy memories of a time where the future was bright and the world seem large. Peace and blessings.
Same here. .I love this song.. these inspirational songs were on te radio and it lifted your vibration and made you want to push another day. I miss those times. Upful memories. Ase.
Find your way home soon,peace on your journey Blessed
Knowing Christ and then abandoning Him is a mortal sin. Come back.
Greetings. I appreciate your concern. Christianity has served its purpose in my life and now that chapter has ended. Thank you for your comment.
What then, do you believe my brother?
Have you too been deceived by the "description" of what Christianity (THE WAY of the Messiah) truly is, or have you been burdened with philosophical impurities that the British "forced" us to believe in the Christ? If you have had a "Born From Above" (i.e. Born Again) experience who, then can take it from you? My relationship is with Our Father in Heaven, Who sent His One an Only Son born of the Virgin called Mary... this same (Greek translation) "Jesus" became sin for us that all our sins then and now would be abolished and that we may have Eternal Life and be with The LORD forever in eternal joy and peace. I will let no person persuade me of what I personally experienced from above. I pray that whatever has separated your soul from The Savior, that you will recognize it and rededicate your life to HIM - and no earthly man or woman can take HIS place in your heart!
OAN: I enjoyed reading the majority of your comment... I too enjoyed 'real" Gospel, and Inspiration music from back then... May The Lord bless you always. ~Someone who cares, and knows The Way.
Wow I’ve been trying to find this forever! Used to hear this on Christian radio back in the day!😍😍😍😍
I miss music like this...takes me back when I was like 6 years old and I'm 28...smh...R.I.P. "Good music"
i remember listening to this in the car with my dad as a kid on the way to school..its still one of my top favorite gospal songs on 103.9...i've been looking for this on u tube for a long time..thank God i finally found it....thanks for posting this song!!!
Another heavy burden lifting song. Got me through a hard time. Peace
This was track 4 and the 3rd single from The Winans' 7th album "Return" and was the 12th song I learned by these hip guys who are just really cool.
Every memory of my childhood come rushing in when I hear this song. Grew up on Robins AFB Ga with my parents. I wish I can rewind back the clock.
It stays in your heart because God is still working. This song reminds you of it.
The music. The lyrics. One of my favorite songs of all time.
This song has been on my heart for 2 days I'm so glad I found it JESUS IS REAL POINT BLANK PERIOD!
This is nice. They were singing this song. I was definitely a child that dug through her parent's records.
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there
this song I remeber my dad playing in the car when I was little..now that I am driving for almost 2 years its the perfect song for me to drive to :-) God bless ya'll and God Bless the world!!
This song is very Special 😢 Two years ago before my son was murdered we were having a Heart ❤️ to Heart and he said momma I love the Winans especially that song A Friend, because when I was in Prison The Lord was the only True Friend I Had in there 😔.Justice for Jillian and Robert in Bridge CityTexas💔
GREAT SONG AND
WITH POSITIVE MESSAGE
IN DETAIL ABOUT A TRUE FRIEND
This song brought me through troubling times. I need it now!
Omg.. my childhood.. complete and utter nostalgia, we grew up in Detroit (the same city the winans were b&r) we grew up listening to this family so much so, we wanted to be "the winans " lol.. probably sounds silly these days, but we were kids, we had every album
I love this song sooooooo much.... God is awesome. thanks for sharing this video brother
Was thinking about this song since a family member told me about the Versus Battle with Mary Mary and. Be Be and Ce Ce Winans, which I am watching at the moment.Great song, haven't heard this song in years!Brings back so many, many, memories of high school and the church I went to as a teenager in high school!Takes me back!God Bless the Winans family!
Memories of listening to this track while getting ready for church ⛪️, the good old days 🤦🏾♂️
Needed some motivation, this song reminds me so much of when I was younger. Thank you for your blessings lord.