[instrumental instro]
[Verse 1]
There’s a voice that calms my fears,
A hand that wipes away my tears.
When I’m lost, You’re always near,
Closer than a friend.
You know the weight I cannot bear,
You lift me up with tender care.
No greater love could ever compare,
Closer than a friend.
[Chorus]
What a Savior, what a friend,
Faithful love that never ends.
You walk with me through thick and thin,
Jesus, You’re closer than a friend.
[Verse 2]
You took my shame, You took my pain,
Your grace has washed away my stains.
In every trial, You remain,
Closer than a friend.
Your mercy meets me where I fall,
You hear my cry, You know it all.
I run to You, my all in all,
Closer than a friend.
[Chorus]
What a Savior, what a friend,
Faithful love that never ends.
You walk with me through thick and thin,
Jesus, You’re closer than a friend.
[Bridge]
Oh, what peace I’ve found in You,
Every promise, Lord, is true.
You hold my heart, You’ll never leave,
Your love’s my hope, my victory.
[Chorus]
What a Savior, what a friend,
Faithful love that never ends.
You walk with me through thick and thin,
Jesus, You’re closer than a friend.
[Outro]
Oh, Jesus, closer than a friend,
Your love will hold me till the end.
Forever faithful, forever true,
Jesus, my heart belongs to You.
[instrumental outro] [end]