saturday morning. cleaning to this and bebe and cece winans.. they r the family of gospel. I know the hawkins paved the way for the winans.. love this song. it seems no matter the year or how we change the old gospel songs always is right on time wiht the situation being old r new times in our world. they never go out of style r get outdated..
well i like this song 4many years until now in 2011-12 my lil brother rip puff his best friend set him up got him killed wat a fucking friend your only friend is god you must no that as years go by we change even friends so love but love with faith
Thank you so much for posting this song. The message is so simple. I remember hearing this song when I was 8 and really understanding who Jesus is to me.
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........
The only friend that I know that I can call on without a telephone or cell phone. Jesus' line is NEVER busy when I call on him. His line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He stays in the blessing business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If there was no Jesus, there would be no peace. If you know Jesus, then you know that there is peace in Jesus' name. Thank you, Jesus!
@blakdog90 I like the message you have with the video. I for one am someone who stopped going to church due to the negativity. So I put my trust in God, instead of Man.
By the way, Your not getting old, your getting better in the eyes of God.
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 found this song I was trying to tell my sister that when things get rough you can have God but you have your family also but she never got it But I did ..... LOve the song
My friends who keep me up in Christ and other times of trouble, even in the good times are my big beautiful sister Jeanette, friends Renni and Sloan! Love you guys
well if u feeling like that about negaivity in the church then I'm sure u like "I feel like flying away" by The Winans..REALITY CHECK-ull have a Peter to deny u, a Judas to betray u, & a Pilate to persecute u..it comes w/ the territory, Jesus went thru it & so will we..but "Count it All Joy" also by The Winans, lolololol
@antifret Call me crazy but doesn't this song sound exactly like the ''Best Things In Life Are Free'' by Luther Vandross? The melodies sound exactly alike.
@aivrsn75phila You know it always have to be that one that has to be the evil one. (That's to the one who disliked this song, smh) God Bless that person anyway!
whoever posted this thank you i use to love listening to this when i was a toddler i been looking for this song for a long time..... its very rare you find a good song like this
This is one of my TOP 10 favorite Gospels, I even I listened to this a lot and my dad gave me this on my 10th birthday gift in 1990 after this came out.
this is a pretty song with so much meaning to it i love the Winans i have been trying to hear this song for the longest. So powerful !!!!! gaydraeljohnson@yahoo.com
The entire time I had NO IDEA it was the Winans singing this because I mostly know Bebe & Cece's music but I heard this song before and had no idea it was the Winans. Thank God for the Billboard charts lol
This song makes me bawl my eyes out cause its true Ive had so many people in my life that I thought were my friends and were down w/ me... but were not .... this song reminds me that we all may feel were all alone but he is and always will be there for us!
blakdog - been missing this for ever. had the cassette in the early 90s , lost it years ago and and prayed that it would show up on YouTube. thank you SO very much for this gem.
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 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.
Bless you for this inspirational video blak. You've help make my morning. It's 1:36 am & I can rest my head after hearing this lovely melody from the Winans. I haven't heard this in over 10 yrs. *It still gives me butterflies. Thank GOD for music & ears 2 listen.
sometimes i want to give up then i know thst im oveda blackman hurts some times i need friend and they cant compare but i continue to love in spite of these are the things god will have us do
This is a beautiful song that lets us know that even with all the negativity you hear about the church, one thing is certain: God is real, the Holy Bible is real, and He IS a friend when everyone leaves you alone...HE is always right there, HE still loves you, and all HE asks is that we give Him our heart and soul. I can't think of a better being to give that to than the One who gave us life in the first place....
@LovingMeNaturally313 He is in a better place now! Go under my playlist and look under testimony of heaven. You will see what your brother is going through now. He wouldn't want to come after what he is seeing now. But in due time you will see him again! You just have to finish what you have to do here and you will be on your way too. The rapture is real close now. almost time to go back home my friends!
From what I see, I will just echo everybody else and their sentiments and say a big THANK YOU for posting this wonderful song in its entirety and with the clarity it needed ! It had been long overdue on YouTube and you picked a fantastic song to add. Once again, a mighty Thank you blackdog90 and May God bless you always !! A Friend.
This song encourages and uplifts me in my darkest times when people fail you and disappoint you this song reminds you that you always have a true friend in jesus and he will never let you down Thank you Jesus
Thank you for posting this song, have been through some things lately. Thank you Lord that you are my friend at all times, even when we forget that you are by ourside all the time.
I personally wanna thank you for posting this song. Right now, I am going through with a friend and I hope and pray this will bring us close again. Thank you again.
this song reminds me of when I felt that my father loved me...upon listening to this just now I just burst into tears..its very bittersweet. Thank you so much for posting it.
my all time favorite...God bless you for uploading this!!!!!! This song is what i needed to hear...i pray where ever you go, blessings will consume you like never before
WORDUP God has blessed the Winans
marcusvee 1 day ago
1 person HAS NO idea what a friend we have in Jesus!!!
SpoiledgrlVA 1 day ago
Jesus is the one and ONLY friend that I can call on when I'm in trouble. THANK YOU, JESUS!
ccrump80 3 days ago in playlist Vickie Winans
I just love this song. I can't explain it, but every time I hear this song it gives me a feeling of hope and knowing that everything will be okay.
rosedale987654321 1 week ago
saturday morning. cleaning to this and bebe and cece winans.. they r the family of gospel. I know the hawkins paved the way for the winans.. love this song. it seems no matter the year or how we change the old gospel songs always is right on time wiht the situation being old r new times in our world. they never go out of style r get outdated..
3146649573 1 week ago
I remember when my mom bought this C.D. and she would listen to it everyday. Takes me back.
4paigeletter 2 weeks ago
i got the cassette tape for this song
Kid8710 3 weeks ago
Jesus is my friend, and he always will be.
ccrump80 3 weeks ago
love this song!!! Love thw Winans family. God has trulel annointed this family.
Arimaarima71 4 weeks ago
One person did and that person has no friend! :-/
magnumforce89 1 month ago
love the winans ALWAYS
Denicse18 1 month ago 2
The Winans were ahead of their time. They are the originators of contemporary gospel.
ccrump80 1 month ago 3
well i like this song 4many years until now in 2011-12 my lil brother rip puff his best friend set him up got him killed wat a fucking friend your only friend is god you must no that as years go by we change even friends so love but love with faith
DREADH34D96 1 month ago
I remember this song. I have not heard it in such a long time. Great!!!!!
kriggans1 1 month ago
I used to hear this song during the Christmas season. I loved this song the Winans made.
StephenKterror 1 month ago
I get the chills when I listen to this song bc I've been through sooo much and I am still here. Thank you Jesus you are the Messiah!!
7geequ 1 month ago 2
Thank you so much for posting this song. The message is so simple. I remember hearing this song when I was 8 and really understanding who Jesus is to me.
precise428 1 month ago
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........
MrEdaddy15 1 month ago 3
Love it !!!! One of my favs !!!
d85chevytruck 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
@Charlie80ist- I agree, time does fly.
TLouis01 1 month ago
When it seems like everyone has turned their back on you, Jesus is always there.
Charlie80ist 2 months ago
The only friend that I know that I can call on without a telephone or cell phone. Jesus' line is NEVER busy when I call on him. His line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He stays in the blessing business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If there was no Jesus, there would be no peace. If you know Jesus, then you know that there is peace in Jesus' name. Thank you, Jesus!
Charlie80ist 2 months ago
the whole winans family is blessed
brokenheart1976 2 months ago
And Aaron Hall
sweetchannon1 2 months ago
What a singing family!
sweetchannon1 2 months ago
I first heard this song in 1990 when I was in California. Just like "Question Is", this song is another great one from The Winans.
Charlie80ist 2 months ago
can't believe it's been 21 years when i first heard this song.......i'm getting old.
blakdog90 2 months ago 15
@blakdog90 -It's been I was 10 when this song came out and I am gonna be 32 this month, whew! lol
TLouis01 2 months ago
@TLouis01 I was about 10 when I first heard this song. It's funny how time flies. Where did the time go?
Charlie80ist 2 months ago
@blakdog90 I like the message you have with the video. I for one am someone who stopped going to church due to the negativity. So I put my trust in God, instead of Man.
By the way, Your not getting old, your getting better in the eyes of God.
ProxyMinePro 3 weeks ago
Man this brings back memories.... what a friend we have in Jesus!
VictoryPraise1 2 months ago
@VictoryPraise1 AMEN!
Charlie80ist 2 months ago
This was produced by the great Teddy Riley!!!!
audioproducer88 2 months ago
even though im young i wish gospel music today was more like this old gospel music got alot of meaning to it
dukeduke04 2 months ago 2
1 person doesn't have any friends..u can't just dislike this song b/c Jesus is a friend to the friendless!!!
danigsoready 2 months ago
finally i found the video!!
YEMSKABRAND 2 months ago
He is the Friend you can depend on! Real Talk!
jdorsey1960 2 months ago 3
Wow this is the song!! Brings back childhood memories. Nice.....
phatboytrex1976 2 months ago
Been looking this song for a long time...thanks for posting
missfitness33 2 months ago 2
this track is wonderful!!
Ehmcee2010 3 months ago
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!
Demelashgrig 3 months ago 4
Ahhh, childhood memories. ♥
sarcasticgrunt01 3 months ago
is that new group winans phase II in relation to them?
rsweetbelle 3 months ago
@rsweetbelle yes there children and grandchildren cousins they all can sang but yea there related
mofamily5 2 months ago
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NotAmused2001 3 months ago
I found this song I was trying to tell my sister that when things get rough you can have God but you have your family also but she never got it But I did ..... LOve the song
NotAmused2001 3 months ago
Love this video....
thojoh2004 3 months ago
An oldie but a goodie for sure!!!
thereester47 3 months ago
He's always there, He's everywhere!!!! Jesus will never let u down.
juicymama33 3 months ago
This song lifts my spirits up when I'm feeling alone in this world. There is no one who sticks closer than Jesus Christ
karmynjonesyt 4 months ago 2
This is the jam that you blast while driving in your car on a Saturday afternoon.
tiffjo2011 4 months ago in playlist tiffjo2011's favorites 3
ARRON HALL? NICE! I WISH HE HAD PART IN THE SONG !
christianbarrister1 4 months ago
JESUS is a REAL friend and I'm so glad the Winans made a song to say just that!
janaalwright 4 months ago
My friends who keep me up in Christ and other times of trouble, even in the good times are my big beautiful sister Jeanette, friends Renni and Sloan! Love you guys
RisenandUpright 4 months ago in playlist RisenandUpright's favorites
well if u feeling like that about negaivity in the church then I'm sure u like "I feel like flying away" by The Winans..REALITY CHECK-ull have a Peter to deny u, a Judas to betray u, & a Pilate to persecute u..it comes w/ the territory, Jesus went thru it & so will we..but "Count it All Joy" also by The Winans, lolololol
Sugabear1976 4 months ago
I NEED a friend
aivrsn75phila 4 months ago
heck yeah man. commissioned, winans, that was my jam back in 92.
antifret 5 months ago
@antifret Call me crazy but doesn't this song sound exactly like the ''Best Things In Life Are Free'' by Luther Vandross? The melodies sound exactly alike.
PopCulture20 5 months ago 3
I DARE ANYONE to dislike this song
aivrsn75phila 5 months ago 38
@aivrsn75phila AGREE!!!
PopCulture20 5 months ago
@aivrsn75phila You know it always have to be that one that has to be the evil one. (That's to the one who disliked this song, smh) God Bless that person anyway!
Love this song!!!
Mercedes7373 1 week ago
one of my favorite group !!!!!!!!!!!!
angelgirl1026 5 months ago 6
Love this song! I used to sing this song with my brother, he lives in Ypsi. It's so True and touching!!
laurieann38 6 months ago
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olliepet1 6 months ago in playlist olliepet1's Favorited Videos
whoever posted this thank you i use to love listening to this when i was a toddler i been looking for this song for a long time..... its very rare you find a good song like this
tjstew123 6 months ago
This is one of my TOP 10 favorite Gospels, I even I listened to this a lot and my dad gave me this on my 10th birthday gift in 1990 after this came out.
qwandiddy 6 months ago 3
love this song
cassie2526 6 months ago
Wow this brings memories when I as a toddler singing this.
TrynaGetBacToMyLuv 6 months ago 2
This brings back alot of good memories.
bigstrong1000 6 months ago 2
all the love in the world
jahpowerful1 7 months ago in playlist faith
God bless whoever post this video.
a1zeke 7 months ago 2
this is a pretty song with so much meaning to it i love the Winans i have been trying to hear this song for the longest. So powerful !!!!! gaydraeljohnson@yahoo.com
naj16131 7 months ago
*** A great, unique song...helped me a lot.
earthalien77 7 months ago
this song get me thru some really tough times
mstoya215 8 months ago 2
The entire time I had NO IDEA it was the Winans singing this because I mostly know Bebe & Cece's music but I heard this song before and had no idea it was the Winans. Thank God for the Billboard charts lol
PopCulture20 8 months ago 2
None loves you like, none satisfies you like, none is there for you like, and none Gave His life for you like...JESUS! Who else do we need?!!
TheElgibor02 8 months ago
PLEASE ALLOW THIS VIDEO TO BE PLAYED BY MOBILE DEVICES IN YOUR SETTINGS. THANK YOU.
MALIKI10 9 months ago
thank you, thank you, thank you so much. This is one of the greatest song in the world.
rhobobsxypants72 9 months ago
praise god...mog
jAySoN7272 9 months ago
this me & my dad favorite song !!!!!!!!
MsJoy101 9 months ago
This song is soo real !!
23willyy 9 months ago
Man I absolutely love this song! I heard it back in the day of my christian walk. Still as fresh today as it was back then. Thanks heaps for posting
SiniBren 10 months ago
love this song. Great writing by Teddy Riley!
sastaroo 10 months ago
Thanks for posting! So comforting!
CreoleNag 10 months ago
This song makes me bawl my eyes out cause its true Ive had so many people in my life that I thought were my friends and were down w/ me... but were not .... this song reminds me that we all may feel were all alone but he is and always will be there for us!
ginlover92545 10 months ago 3
I haven't heard this song for so long. I heard it on a gospel station last night and can't stop listening to it. Thank you for posting it!
brightsmile0827 10 months ago
I love this song! it makes me smile everytime i hear it.
bisilola1979 10 months ago
blakdog - been missing this for ever. had the cassette in the early 90s , lost it years ago and and prayed that it would show up on YouTube. thank you SO very much for this gem.
MsJollycholly 11 months ago
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!!!
EMDSD14R 11 months ago
thx for posting!! I actually still have this song. Can you post "together we stand" thx you!!
tcvejones 11 months ago
luv it...
JudahBennett 11 months ago
another one of the best gospel group ever
1012CRAIG 11 months ago
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.
checklistman 11 months ago
God Bless David Winans His voice was angellic! like on A Perfect Love Let My People Go and A Very Special Lady
maddvybe 11 months ago
TR touched this baby!!! Fairfield/Suisun City Ca Mama. I'll mourn u till I join u but I know you're in good hands!!!!!
maddvybe 11 months ago
i LUV THE WINANS !THEY CAN REALLY SING .
SexySoftPeaches 11 months ago
I love this song. It's one of my favorite songs.
420420mad 11 months ago
Bless you for this inspirational video blak. You've help make my morning. It's 1:36 am & I can rest my head after hearing this lovely melody from the Winans. I haven't heard this in over 10 yrs. *It still gives me butterflies. Thank GOD for music & ears 2 listen.
Peace to all of the good Brothers & Sisters.
SistaNoTomsAllowed 1 year ago
sometimes i want to give up then i know thst im oveda blackman hurts some times i need friend and they cant compare but i continue to love in spite of these are the things god will have us do
jahpowerful1 1 year ago
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jahpowerful1 1 year ago
I got a friend that sticks closer than anybody i was friends with he said he will never for sake you.
teddi4441 1 year ago
I love this song .. Bishop Norman L. Wagner use to always sing this song... R.I.P!!!
TotallyBlessed11 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS SONG. I NO WHO IS MY TRUE FRIEND
yoshiforlife1 1 year ago
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jahpowerful1 1 year ago
just listen to the words of this song. they bring tears of joy!
mslittlegalpaps 1 year ago
love this song
LightningKing91 1 year ago
This is a beautiful song that lets us know that even with all the negativity you hear about the church, one thing is certain: God is real, the Holy Bible is real, and He IS a friend when everyone leaves you alone...HE is always right there, HE still loves you, and all HE asks is that we give Him our heart and soul. I can't think of a better being to give that to than the One who gave us life in the first place....
diamondprincess74 1 year ago 2
@diamondprincess74 Thank you so much.
teddi4441 1 year ago
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO UPLOAD!!!!!!!!!
MrBigraw 1 year ago
This is a Great Song By Winans the Frist time I heard this song was on the radio so Classic.
robertcooper311 1 year ago
blakdog from your description I TOTALLY AGREE!!! but I love this song its good to hear good classic like this!! THANKS FOR POSTING!!
ginlover92545 1 year ago
this song makes me cry
ginlover92545 1 year ago
its funny, i was looking for this video!!couldn't find it. Whoever posted this great song, you are a Great man, Thank you !!!
mutore1 1 year ago
I love this song. Teddy Riley did good on this song and the Winans sound great!
laneshia9 1 year ago
I looked for this everywhere -- thanks for posting. Shows Teddy Riley's versatility.
carolinavixen 1 year ago
I love this song!!! My baby brother loved this song, he went to be with the lord in 99.
LovingMeNaturally313 1 year ago 23
@LovingMeNaturally313 He is in a better place now! Go under my playlist and look under testimony of heaven. You will see what your brother is going through now. He wouldn't want to come after what he is seeing now. But in due time you will see him again! You just have to finish what you have to do here and you will be on your way too. The rapture is real close now. almost time to go back home my friends!
mlemour 1 year ago 2
@LovingMeNaturally313
I know your brother is singing up there! Never forget...death ends a life..NOT A RELATIONSHIP!
JoyNBaltimore 1 year ago
I've always loved this song !
casper982003 1 year ago
From what I see, I will just echo everybody else and their sentiments and say a big THANK YOU for posting this wonderful song in its entirety and with the clarity it needed ! It had been long overdue on YouTube and you picked a fantastic song to add. Once again, a mighty Thank you blackdog90 and May God bless you always !! A Friend.
TheRaiderz2010 1 year ago
The good Lord is truly my "Friend''!!!
2000tmg 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this beautiful song. It will forever be one of my "all time" favorites!
TheXraynurse 1 year ago
me 2.
paulagb21 1 year ago
I search for months to find dis and it was more than worth it i got a friend
kaine24cb 1 year ago
teddy riley production & winans vocals = instant classic
tbonela213 1 year ago 2
I LOVE THIS SONG brings back great memories
ewingkha 1 year ago
AMEN!
You can always put on a Winans' cd and it will always lift you up with PRAISE.
Thank You Lord for delivering these angels that sing of love & deliverance.
1MISTRESSKAJUN 1 year ago
I have always LOVED this song, because there is NO friend like JESUS!!!
orionaaron 1 year ago
Your a blessing for posting this. Be blessed brotha'
PhilipJames69 1 year ago
This song encourages and uplifts me in my darkest times when people fail you and disappoint you this song reminds you that you always have a true friend in jesus and he will never let you down Thank you Jesus
Starzmia 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this song, have been through some things lately. Thank you Lord that you are my friend at all times, even when we forget that you are by ourside all the time.
Tzpow96 1 year ago
i'm glad it's a blessing to everyone that posted.
blakdog90 1 year ago 15
@blakdog90 It truly was. Thank you so much:)
josifus77 1 year ago
@blakdog90 it has and your description is right they dont make music like this no more either christian or secular its not the same :(
ginlover92545 10 months ago
@blakdog90
I personally wanna thank you for posting this song. Right now, I am going through with a friend and I hope and pray this will bring us close again. Thank you again.
Chris9273 10 months ago
@blakdog90 than you
jahpowerful1 9 months ago in playlist soulfood
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jahpowerful1 7 months ago in playlist faith
This song is in my heart and spirit, deep. I'm glad I found it. Thanks blakdog!
LadyRave10 1 year ago
this song reminds me of when I felt that my father loved me...upon listening to this just now I just burst into tears..its very bittersweet. Thank you so much for posting it.
The33miles 1 year ago
Thank u for posting!! I started thinking I was crazy because I couldn't find the video & I knew there was one.
wtommy1 1 year ago
thanks for posting.
friendlybut 1 year ago
My favorite song one of the top at least
friendlybut 1 year ago
I have been trynin for ova a year for this video..THANK YOU THANK YOU..FOR POSTING... I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!
Hollywoodsugar1 1 year ago
I have been searching for this vid. This is a classic.Love it Jesus is a friend of mine
hhbgffhfbgf 1 year ago
This is my favorite Winans song, this song makes you tear up.
TheNjTurnpike 1 year ago
Thank you for this...I really needed it..God is my friend....
blackgorilla06 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this video. Love this song!!! So glad that JESUS is a FRIEND of mine.
rushnwind 1 year ago
Love this song!!!!!!!
desireeshaver 1 year ago
JESUS IS THAT FRIEND OF MIND AND YOURS...
bradford11 1 year ago
I love this song.
kgbanks24 1 year ago
wow, this will always be the jam...a absolute classic
xgal2 1 year ago
his love & friendship is unconditional,,praise the Lord
bobsigns1 1 year ago
my all time favorite...God bless you for uploading this!!!!!! This song is what i needed to hear...i pray where ever you go, blessings will consume you like never before
keywoods27 1 year ago
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.
chrispleasantable 1 year ago
Thank You!!! The last time I saw this video I was 13!
jayy4life 1 year ago
yeeeeeeeeeSSSSSSSSS
jayblac 1 year ago
Thanx for the upload. Took me back to the good ole days of gospel music. Jesus is still the friend we all need.
AhviaJemmet 1 year ago