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Closer than a Friend
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"I might
not be a religious man myself but I know good music when I hear it, and this is very
good! . . . I don’t think that I have ever given such high
ratings to so many songs before. But
the fact is that they are well deserved because the
music is amazing. Simply wonderful religious ballads and they
really get to your heart. . .everytime."
Fredrik Cole: Trax In Space
Though my enemies surround me, Lord I shall not be afraid,
Cause I know You are closer than a friend.
And Ill never serve another, for You are all Ill ever need,
Yes I know, Youll be with me to the end.
And I will worship only you, Lord,
Take my heart, my soul and my mind.
And I will trust in You O Jesus,
You made the sacrifice.
I will worship only you, Lord,
Youll be with me till the end.
I will trust in You,
Cause youre closer than a friend.
Though I thought my life was lost, I found it all to be in You,
Now I know, You are closer than a friend.
When I thought I was forsaken, You held me in Your loving hands,
Yes I know, Youll be with me to the end.
I will worship only you, Lord,
Take my heart, my soul and my mind.
And I will trust in You O Jesus,
You made the sacrifice.
I will worship only you, Lord,
Youll be with me till the end.
I will trust in You,
Cause youre closer than a friend.
I will worship only you, Lord,
Take my heart, my soul and my mind.
And I will trust in You O Jesus,
You made the sacrifice.
I will worship only you, Lord,
Youll be with me till the end.
I will trust in You,
Cause youre closer than a friend.
I will trust in You,
Cause youre closer than a friend.
You are closer than a friend.
Words and Music Copyright © 1999 Don Wigton
A chord chart for this song is available for free at the Wigtune Company Home Page @
http://www.praisesong.net/wigtune.htm
"Again, artistic license leads the way to great music for this group.
Very beautiful vocal harmonies and backgrounds make this song a professional piece of
work. Sample quality doesn't get much higher here. An enjoyable, practically perfect,
tune! A solid song, one of the group's best tunes, struck me emotionally from the
beginning. . .this is not something to be missed!" Roncli: Trax In Space
"I've heard a lot a music, especially Christian music, since accepting Jesus Christ
as my Saviour. But, I've never heard such catchy tunes as these... Especially, 'Closer
Than a Friend'. The words are right from the heart and you'll be compelled to listen to
these tunes, more than once. In fact, daily." David Rajkumar: Praise and Worship
leader Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
This song was written during a time when I was beginning to realize just how close God is
to us. Throughout my life I have valued the relationship that I have had with my wife,
kids, parents and friends. There have been many times, when we have shared the deepest
things in our lives, that we have felt very close to each other. Faithfulness and trust
has brought us even closer as the relationships have continued to bond.
Yet there is no earthly relationship that can compare with our relationship with God.
There is none whom I can trust more than my Savior. God lives inside of us which is closer
to me than any other can possibly come. It is only natural, therefore, that we should
dedicate our lives to the One who is closer than any other.
As I began to realize the extent that I could trust God who is near I realized how
important it is that I dedicate all of my life to Him as an act of worship. The praise
song Closer Than a Friend came out of that thought.
This song turned out to be one of smoothest mixes of the Selah CD Stop and Think About It.
Jazz guitarist Paul Cierely added some great licks to the song and Stewart Salamancas
conga part in the background is not only cool, but it was laid in one cut. Virginia sings
the solo with excellent backups from the rest of Selah. Max Reese, who engineered Tom
Pettys first gold album, was behind the board at Fat Tracs Studio and the mix turned out
great! If you love to praise the Lord, and you like easy listening, we are certain that
this cut will minister to you.
Wigtune Company was formed as a service to the body of Christ. Our vision is to encourage scriptural worship in the Church by offering free praise music and hymns performed in a contemporary manner along with a free on-line worship study book for personal devotions, Bible study groups, Sunday schools, pastors, music ministers and ministry training. The worship study book lends theological and historical support to the use of traditional Christian hymn-singing in conjunction with praise chorus singing. Click on one of the links below to enter into the Wigtune resource that interests you !
Vision Statement
Wigtune Story
Free On-Line Worship Studybook
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Testimonials: What they are saying
about Wigtune Music
Bible
Study Helps, a Multitude of Christian Links and Other Goodies
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Wiggy? - List and Links to Christian Organizations
Copyright © 1999 Don Wigton. All rights reserved.
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