Aretha Franklin’s Powerful and Moving 'What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Performance
The incredibly talented Aretha Franklin gave a powerful and moving performance of the beloved hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
There are some singers and musicians whose talent is so massive, so evident and apparent that their sound will never be able to be replicated or duplicated. The late Aretha Franklin was one of those select few. Her voice was incredibly powerful and unmistakably hers. The second she started singing, you immediately knew who was belting out the lyrics.
Sure, some people may cover her tunes, putting their spin on an Aretha song here and there. Some of them might even be pretty good, but no one will ever be able to outdo Aretha. The woman could flat-out sing, able to reach, hit and hold notes that most vocalists can only dream of singing.
In a clip posted on YouTube, Aretha uses her stunning voice to praise and honor the Lord in a 1972 performance. While performing with a handful of musicians, she sings “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
“What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer”
The performance is a fantastic, spirited rendition of the classic hymn we all know and love. Aretha, while standing behind the pulpit, belts out the familiar lyrics. It’s stunning how clean and clear she sounds, especially given that this performance is over 50 years old.
At several points throughout the clip, Aretha displays that unique, powerful voice. She reaches back multiple times and hits notes, showing she was blessed with talent and a voice from the heavens.
Churches regularly put together talented praise and worship teams capable of singing nearly every song of praise. But can you imagine going to church one Sunday morning and seeing someone of Aretha’s caliber and talent level join the worship team?
Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Aretha Franklin’s Powerful and Moving 'What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Performance
The incredibly talented Aretha Franklin gave a powerful and moving performance of the beloved hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
There are some singers and musicians whose talent is so massive, so evident and apparent that their sound will never be able to be replicated or duplicated. The late Aretha Franklin was one of those select few. Her voice was incredibly powerful and unmistakably hers. The second she started singing, you immediately knew who was belting out the lyrics.
Sure, some people may cover her tunes, putting their spin on an Aretha song here and there. Some of them might even be pretty good, but no one will ever be able to outdo Aretha. The woman could flat-out sing, able to reach, hit and hold notes that most vocalists can only dream of singing.
In a clip posted on YouTube, Aretha uses her stunning voice to praise and honor the Lord in a 1972 performance. While performing with a handful of musicians, she sings “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
“What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer”
The performance is a fantastic, spirited rendition of the classic hymn we all know and love. Aretha, while standing behind the pulpit, belts out the familiar lyrics. It’s stunning how clean and clear she sounds, especially given that this performance is over 50 years old.
At several points throughout the clip, Aretha displays that unique, powerful voice. She reaches back multiple times and hits notes, showing she was blessed with talent and a voice from the heavens.
Churches regularly put together talented praise and worship teams capable of singing nearly every song of praise. But can you imagine going to church one Sunday morning and seeing someone of Aretha’s caliber and talent level join the worship team?
Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
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A Prayer to Trust God’s Timing during a Long Season of Waiting - Your Daily Prayer - February 12
If only we could take a peek into eternity and see all the blessings that are to come from every prayer, promise, and planted seed scattered through our lives too. But on this side of heaven, we just won’t. What we do have is stories in the scriptures of purposeful waiting and beautiful redemption
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Trust God’s Timing during a Long Season of Waiting - Your Daily Prayer - February 12
If only we could take a peek into eternity and see all the blessings that are to come from every prayer, promise, and planted seed scattered through our lives too. But on this side of heaven, we just won’t. What we do have is stories in the scriptures of purposeful waiting and beautiful redemption
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