Country music singer Jeannie Seely turned in a chilling and moving performance of the beloved hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

We can never have too many friends. Friends are people we can count on and lean upon when life becomes difficult and weighs us down. In those times, friends become a much-needed shoulder to cry on and can provide an uplifting and encouraging word.

On the other hand, friends are among the first people to help us celebrate during more joyous and happy occasions. They want nothing more than for us to experience all the good life offers. But true, committed friends are there regardless, through the good and the bad.

The beloved, classic hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” accurately and perfectly describes the kind of friend we have in Jesus Christ, the world's Savior. We can turn to Him in prayer when life becomes overwhelming and unbearable.

But He is more than a close friend. He is a Savior who can and will forgive sins and transform lives. As the song’s lyrics mention, all we have to do is turn to Him in prayer.

“Can we find a friend so faithful

Who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness

Take it to the Lord in prayer”

We can lay our concerns and burdens at His feet and know He will work in those situations and circumstances. Relying upon Him and having complete faith in Him, as the Bible says, will provide a peace that surpasses all understanding.

What an absolutely beautiful rendition of a lovely and truth-filled song about the most faithful and loving friend we could ever hope to have. This is one cover that you’ll likely want to listen to repeatedly.

Proverbs 18:24 “A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”