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A Hymn to Soothe a Freaked-Out Heart

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We’re back from the vet’s. Robbie freaked out in the car. She wasn’t the only one. I decided I’d better pray: and this was the hymn I whistled, as loud as I could, the rest of the way there–What a Friend We Have in Jesus, here sung by Alan Jackson. This is the hymn that got me there with my eyeballs still in my head.

My baby had her blood taken for analysis, and received a thorough hands-on exam. The vet says the most likely culprit for Robbie’s condition is hyper-thyroid. There are other much grimmer possibilities, but she didn’t see any signs pointing to any of them. The blood work will be ready tomorrow afternoon.

I’m kind of wrung out by now, and I need to get outdoors and air out my brain.

‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ (Fountainview Academy)

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If this isn’t one of your favorite hymns, one that moves you every time you hear it, I can’t help it–What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Here performed by the students at Fountainview Academy, outdoors in British Columbia.

Again, ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’

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This is one of my favorite hymns. I love to whistle it, as loud as I can, when I’m walking alone through a quiet part of town. I mean, if this hymn doesn’t stir your heart, I don’t know what will.

So here’s a beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn, sung by The Church of God–and who knew so many people could sing a capella and have it turn out right? Written in 1855, What a Friend We Have in Jesus is still a well-beloved hymn today.

Again, ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’

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Can you get enough of this hymn? I can’t! First published in 1855, What a Friend We Have in Jesus still has power to bring Him into our hearts.

I was unable to find out who performed this version–a men’s choir singing it a capella. Very nice.

‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ (Doc Watson)

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Can you listen to this hymn unmoved? Doc Watson couldn’t: watch and listen carefully, and you’ll see what I mean.

It is good to be reminded how much the Lord loves us. Listen. Feel it. Nourishment for the soul.

Lay It on the Lord

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Things ain’t lookin’ too good for this fallen world today; and I don’t know about you, but I could use another hymn. This one.

Turn it up, sing along, and sing it loud–What a Friend We Have in Jesus, with the whole congregation of The Church of God. A capella, no less.

Take it to the Lord: for He is able to carry all our burdens.

Hymn, ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’

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Sometimes simple is just right. All we have here is a couple of people with a guitar and an auto-harp, and an easy instrumental treatment of a soothing hymn: What a Friend We Have in Jesus.

Just sit back and let Jesus’ love wash over you.

‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’

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This is the third time I’ve posted this hymn. That’s because a lot of people love it. So be reader request, here it is again–this time performed by the great Doc Watson.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

Again, ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’

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I don’t know about you, but I could use a hymn right about now. This hymn, in fact.

I have family things going on that I haven’t been able to write about yet. Maybe tomorrow. Things happen. Nothing that anyone can help, or avoid.

So now, now, take it to the Lord in prayer.

Bonus Hymn: ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’

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This simple old hymn has always moved me, ever since I first heard it as a little boy.

I love the way these two guys play it. But they don’t sing, so you’ll have to sing it yourselves. Let me see if I can get the lyrics for you.

Here’s the first verse, at least:

What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear.

What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer.

O, what peace we often forfeit, O, what needless pain we bear,

All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer.