Michael W. Smith is such a humble Christian man who has such love for the Lord and such a wonderful heart. It's awesome that he was honored to sing at President Bush's funeral.
Michael W. Smith is a blessing not only to the believers in the world but the music industry. Such a befitting song and beautifully sung as always.😍🤩 This is one of his classics.
Wow! I did not know Michael W. Smith participated in this funeral. My teenaged daughter used to sing this song over and over again in the 80's - or was it 90's. Still a beautiful song performed by a brilliantly talented musician and man of God.
@@Adelicows Such an odd thing to argue about. Why be like that? I was being appreciative of his musical expertise. I just saw him in concert last month... front row. He definitely backs off and allows others to share in the spotlight... and again, some of that is just experience in live music (it might something I more easily notice because I've played in live bands for the last 30 years). Appreciate any kind discourse you want to return, but please stop with being condescending. Enough of that in the world.
Many of us have had the pleasure of worshiping with Michael W. Smith at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN. His talent, devotion to Christ, and his inspiration are amazing. I am so glad that he was able to sing "Friends" at President Bush's funeral.
Michael W. Smith would not even come and sing at a Pro Life rally in South Carolina when we were trying to promote the Personhood Bill. Bush appointed Souter. In Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 case, Souter joined an opinion that surprised and delighted liberals by maintaining the central holdings of Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion ruling. He also paved the way for Sotomayor when he appointed her as U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Sonia Sotomayor to a U.S. District Court in New York. Bush was a sick man, one that was always in the middle, unfortunately his decisions has cost millions of little babies their lives.
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I was shocked that it was actually Trump who did the most to hear the people and stand boldly for us even as he was lied about, threatened, attack repeatedly, and silenced. I didn’t vote Trump in 2016, but I joined the 8,000,000 more that voted for him in 2020. When Democrats put the ill in nursing homes across the United States March 2020 and mocked Trump as a “racist” for sharing intel he had as President and having an isolation ship for the ill I humbled and woke up. When neutral, an still deciding who to vote for, me on Facebook called out a fact during the second presidential debate that made Biden look out of touch or manipulative “I” got kicked off and slandered I officially made the switch. Most Republicans are simply in the hands of the Democrats, and Democrats say what you want to hear, but they do the literal opposite of what they say, just evil. It really isn’t about political parties, what the slandered Republicans actually do seem to actually care about the slandered and censored people, even though they also are fooled and still used. That’s what was unique about Trump, the reason people hated him, was the reason why he couldn’t be blackmailed or controlled (as easily) by those who are truly evil. Senator Johnson is currently spelling facts on what went down in 2020 in trial but I’m not seeing news stories covering reality as what exactly all got censored in 2020 is being looked at very seriously, especially considering how it related to mass DEATHS. I am praying for this nation, and the nations of the world, to stop being controlled, by those who want to control others. Letting people know the facts, is not evil, when you actually wake up and pay attention to the ramifications, it’s beyond Demonic and we need to pray for this country. We should not be having wars in other countries when we were energy independent under Trump but law changes by Biden in 2021 weakened our nation and after four years of no wars the engagements by Democrats reestablished.
Ghbush satanist , maybe he will miss him but all the trafficked children and sacrificed children's blood is crying out for justice, I guess Michael w Smith has shown his true colors
What a great song sung by a great person and musician. I pray that others in the audience were as touched as I was. That song never gets old. Thank you, Michael W. Smith!
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I pray that past, present and future leaders of this world realize that OUR GREAT LORD JESUS CHRIST gives us times like these to reflect on what it really means to be a great leader. Love and Respect for one another.
this song and it's lyrics makes christian friendship is all about. I sing this song in my early christian years as a young people of the 90's, but now I am old at 52, I could still recall the relevance of relationship is only strong if the Lord is at the center.
love this, keep coming back to it, cry every time....I just love the combination of MW Smith, this choir, and these instrumentalists, with God's Spirit so present
I've noticed the same thing. He was fighting the ball in his throat and pulled through well, Elton John was the same way at Princess Dianna's funeral. Singing at Funerals are not easy.
This was the farewell song for my school class as we left grade school & went to high school...then it came on MANY YEARS later in the car as I was driving to my daughters high school graduation! Michael W. Smith is truly a gift from God...his spiritual gift of music to the world never stops comforting us ALL!
An amazing performance by Michael W Smith. It is difficult not to tear up when I hear this song.😥 God bless Michael W Smith and RIP President Bush. 🙏🇺🇸
I grew up singin this beautiful song, not knowing who the singer was... It is our family's fave song actually... Every time I sing at church, it is my fave choice even it is sang repeatedly... Until now, it is still our fave... Thanks to you, MICHAEL W. SMITH for bringin this one of a kind masterpiece to the world.. You are an amazing worshipper.. A man of God indeed!!! The greatest, probably one of, friendship song of all times...!!!! Never get old!!!!
I know. I totally wasn't crying up until that point. I was distracted by seeing who was seated with who, but when his voice cracked, I started bawling.
Me too, you could tell that Michael and Bush had a special friendship that span decades. He knew this would be the last time he would sing this to Bush.
This is a blessed reminder of Gods love for us, our country, and the whole world. The message God is reminding us all is that of friendship and the command to love one another. Jesus is our example and he says there is no greater love than a man who will lay down his life for his friends. And Jesus calls us his friends, how much more should we be friends to one another.
What an emotional performance and beautifully done as well. Whether President or anything else in life friendships are so key to a fulfilled life including friendship with Jesus.
The song was first released on his debut album back in the early 80s. Every album or every other album of his since then has had a released updated version of it. Michael W. Smith writes most of his own songs and has written many that have been featured on other people's albums. Like Amy Grant, The Imperials, Kathy Troccoli, and more.
We all miss President Bush because he is a great president and there is hope to be count on in the future. Michael W. Smith has played the piano all his life to convert everyone across the world to know Jesus as their savior.
Michael W Smith❤️❤️. First Christian Cassette I owned back in the early 1980’s had this song on it. I have this song in my will to be sung at my funeral. He grew up in Ceredo Kenova, not too far from where I live.
Denny thank you for posting this. Im and old 65 yr old Marine. This has me in tears, President H. W. Bush is my favorite President. Praise GOD. And Michael W. Smith is a native West Virginian as myself
This was always one of our closing songs for our Spring concert in high school. Kind of a farewell for seniors. Always brought tears. Bravo to him for making it through this song. Beautifully done... ♥
My HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 1985 in lexington,okla, my chorus mixed ensemble sang Michael w,smiths FRIENDS BEEN A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN SINCE I WAS 7 YRS. OLD AM 51& BACK THEN I HAD WENT TOO CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE GOTTEN HIS 🎶 MUSIC YES MY GRANDPARENTS TOOK ME& MY MOM TOO WAAHINGTON D.C. IN 1979 YES AMERICA WILL TRULY REMEMBER GEORGE W.BUSH I CAN EVEN TELLS YA THEY HAD SPOTTED COCKERSPANIELS IN MY HOMETOWN OF LAWERENCEVILLE IL, I DO SING IN MY CHURCH CHOIR THE 1ST,UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES EVELYN L,BRISCOE,KING,(73) GRANDKIDS JESICA REGENA ALVEY(16),LEEANNA LYNN ALVEY(15).Evanville ind, PASTOR JONAS HAMILTON&FAMILY& IM PROUD TOO BE A VETERANS DAUGHTER OPERATION IRAQ FREEDOM(GOD BLESS AMERICA)!
EX President Bush will always be a Friend to everyone around this Nation and around the world, He is an inspirational to many and he has always kept his HOPE, LOVE, PEACE, PATIENCE, and deep down inside he showed KINDNESS, and GOODNESS to this Nation and around the world. He will always be a FRIEND OF FRIENDS...
@@canaduhmoose279 I couldn't agree more. Why MWS agreed to sing at his funeral is a mystery. I can only assume he doesn't know what really went on in the two Bush presidencies. Here's a useful link.... www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/02/george-hw-bush-family
Thank you for sharing this beautiful song. What a gift Michael W Smith is to our country. The whole Bush family is in our prayers as they grieve the loss of a true American Patriot.
@@deestevens5488 I always saw it as a moving away song - like going off to college - until today. It's amazing how a good song can be interpreted in different ways.
If I may, in the hope to add value, Michael's wife Debbie actually wrote the words to "Friends". They (Michael and Debbie) were in a bible student and a friend, Bill Jackson, was moving away. Debbie wrote the words and gave them to MWS. He then wrote the music. #godblessourtroops
Made me cry.... Jesus wants us to be friends to the lost, love them and see them as he sees them, lost but give them the hope they deserve, we know we didnt deserve, but Jesus showed us mercy and grace and brought us a. FRIEND. we then became his.
It’s an very beautiful song sang by Michael Smith in President Bush’s funeral. President Bush 41 was very strict to himself and his families, but always very nice to others by his generosity forgiveness and kindness nature toward each other’s accomplishments and mistakes as his greater heart to solve greater problems either with President Reagan together or when he was elected President Bush. RIP President Reagan and President Bush 41. They will be remembered and cherished always. ❤️🌺✨
Brings tears to my eyes. Man Michael W Smith brings back so many fond memories. This Dec.26th will be my 35th anniversary knowing Jesus as my Lord & Savior. Been listening to Michael W Smith since. Yes I did vote for Bush Sr.
Jim Chumley welcome to the eternal family brother. Can’t wait to see Jesus face to face, and all our family and friends who have gone before us...Friendship truly last forever if we’re friends of Jesus.
Beautiful song ever. I used to play this song with my friends back in 1987/88 at St Mary's church, College Station. Brings back the memory of college life
Rachel Gibson if you really think about what the lyrics are saying...As Christians and followers of Jesus, Friendship is literally for eternity. This life is just a shadow and too short to be angry at people and God. He sang it at Billy Graham’s funeral too. Matter of fact my experience is the opposite, I mostly heard it sung at funerals. God bless you...
@@benjasamu6694 I grew up in Christian Schools. So 8th Grade and 12th grade graduations is where I heard this song. Every generation it seemed. Love the song still.
I loved that song it put tears to my eyes love his music just a great song reminds me of high school a little bit but such a good song for the funeral so touching.
Thank you, Meachel W. Smith for sharing this Beautiful song to President George W. Bush Funeral ! Super & Amazing Special Anointing Power of Jesus Christ our Lord God bless you all and Angles Heavenly light shine on Us Today! Touching soul's Date 12/12/2018
President Bush and First Lady were very very fond of Michael W Smith and this was his favorite song. Such a beautiful sentiment that MWS sang it at his funeral RIH President...
This was one of my first songs I had on repeat as I was growing up. I watched this exact feed from NBC live. When I first saw the start, I sort of hated that they were talking a break to hear what I thought would be some song I would be indifferent to. It only took those first couple of key strokes that I went from that feeling of indifference to being floored to hear one of the songs I consider part of life's soundtrack. To those not familiar with Michael W. Smith or his music, he has a lot of great songs that are classics in CCM, although I think this one is probably THE CLASSIC from him and maybe his first "secular" hit.
Truly classic one of the Best Songs ever penned. MW Smith to this day remains a great artist. I remember the first time I saw him in concert, I was young and in college. He was touring with Amy Grant.
I didn't realize Michael W. Smith hob nobbed with such prominent people but I guess it makes sense as he is pretty famous and extraordinarily accomplished! Yet, he performed in a rather smallish Winnipeg, Manitoba church only last year. He's still the same guy I've admired for about 30 years now. His own dad died just a few months before the Winnipeg concert so he's certainly going through a season of grief.
No, it's not hope. It is an heretical certitude by the new age kooks who call themselves Christians. They have abolished Judgement Day and decided that every decedent is already in heaven dancing around with Jesus. They have assumed a knowledge that only a god could have. They are evil. You should avoid and condemn such people. They are mouthbreathers.
♥Great america again ♥God loves america.& beautiful song! We will stand with together. Former president Bush is wonderful international leader. GOD BLESS america & all of you. Thank you.
My favorite song and favorite artist ❤❤ I always cry when listening to this song and now when I hear it I think of George H.W Bush and what a great man he is and was
Such a beautiful tribute. Have always loved this song/your voice - I grew up listening to you. And to see your perform it for our former president - Michael W. Smith... what an honor!
So beautiful! It touch my ❤!It help me reflect on my old and new friends! Love all you guys and thank you for being a part of my life and no not a life is not to long to live as fteinds!
I have always loved that song. I used to sing it a lot more when it first came out. It always makes me feel closer to my friends here on earth and it makes me feel closer to The Father and His Son n heaven.
Michael W. Smith is such a humble Christian man who has such love for the Lord and such a wonderful heart. It's awesome that he was honored to sing at President Bush's funeral.
If I assume what you saying is correct, then Bush was the one honored to be sing at by some one so bright
that is so awesome and I love his music
What a gentle soul🥰
Michael W. Smith is a blessing not only to the believers in the world but the music industry. Such a befitting song and beautifully sung as always.😍🤩 This is one of his classics.
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Yes, a Classic song. This song always tears me up. Even old Marines can be brought to tears. Michael W Smiths from my State Kenova, West Virginia
Michael W Smith looks very good for 61
I didn't know he was 61
Nooo... He is not 61 years old, is he? 😳
RohdYes I just looked it up
@@stevenbeuving7094 he looks very good...like a 50 year old
He looks mid 40s!
Wow! I did not know Michael W. Smith participated in this funeral. My teenaged daughter used to sing this song over and over again in the 80's - or was it 90's. Still a beautiful song performed by a brilliantly talented musician and man of God.
I didn’t either and I watched the funeral on TV. Maybe my version was edited?
I liked how he backed off when the choir would sing.. not trying to steal the spotlight and let everyone be involved. Always the pro.
Lol he didn't back off at all. He stayed the same volume the entire time, and there's nothing wrong with that. Nice thought though.
@@Adelicows Such an odd thing to argue about. Why be like that? I was being appreciative of his musical expertise. I just saw him in concert last month... front row. He definitely backs off and allows others to share in the spotlight... and again, some of that is just experience in live music (it might something I more easily notice because I've played in live bands for the last 30 years).
Appreciate any kind discourse you want to return, but please stop with being condescending. Enough of that in the world.
Many of us have had the pleasure of worshiping with Michael W. Smith at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN. His talent, devotion to Christ, and his inspiration are amazing. I am so glad that he was able to sing "Friends" at President Bush's funeral.
Michael W. Smith would not even come and sing at a Pro Life rally in South Carolina when we were trying to promote the Personhood Bill. Bush appointed Souter. In Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 case, Souter joined an opinion that surprised and delighted liberals by maintaining the central holdings of Roe v. Wade, the landmark abortion ruling. He also paved the way for Sotomayor when he appointed her as U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and Justice Sonia Sotomayor to a U.S. District Court in New York. Bush was a sick man, one that was always in the middle, unfortunately his decisions has cost millions of little babies their lives.
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the president love this song, he said , it is the song often played in their house..
I was shocked that it was actually Trump who did the most to hear the people and stand boldly for us even as he was lied about, threatened, attack repeatedly, and silenced. I didn’t vote Trump in 2016, but I joined the 8,000,000 more that voted for him in 2020. When Democrats put the ill in nursing homes across the United States March 2020 and mocked Trump as a “racist” for sharing intel he had as President and having an isolation ship for the ill I humbled and woke up. When neutral, an still deciding who to vote for, me on Facebook called out a fact during the second presidential debate that made Biden look out of touch or manipulative “I” got kicked off and slandered I officially made the switch. Most Republicans are simply in the hands of the Democrats, and Democrats say what you want to hear, but they do the literal opposite of what they say, just evil. It really isn’t about political parties, what the slandered Republicans actually do seem to actually care about the slandered and censored people, even though they also are fooled and still used. That’s what was unique about Trump, the reason people hated him, was the reason why he couldn’t be blackmailed or controlled (as easily) by those who are truly evil. Senator Johnson is currently spelling facts on what went down in 2020 in trial but I’m not seeing news stories covering reality as what exactly all got censored in 2020 is being looked at very seriously, especially considering how it related to mass DEATHS. I am praying for this nation, and the nations of the world, to stop being controlled, by those who want to control others. Letting people know the facts, is not evil, when you actually wake up and pay attention to the ramifications, it’s beyond Demonic and we need to pray for this country. We should not be having wars in other countries when we were energy independent under Trump but law changes by Biden in 2021 weakened our nation and after four years of no wars the engagements by Democrats reestablished.
What a beautiful tribute to his wonderful friend and our 41st President of the United States.
Ghbush satanist , maybe he will miss him but all the trafficked children and sacrificed children's blood is crying out for justice, I guess Michael w Smith has shown his true colors
@@jlgibbo6116 just stop
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What a great song sung by a great person and musician. I pray that others in the audience were as touched as I was. That song never gets old. Thank you, Michael W. Smith!
Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 14 October 2021
What a great song , Thank you ,Michael W smith ❤️🙏
I can never listen to this song without crying! Love MWS. How can anyone give a thumbs down?
Simply; they don´t feel this magical music
Hi thi is love
They don't have the spirit of God, so they don't like this kind of songs 🙄
@Sound of Jesus amen
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When he almost loses it at the last "Friends" shows the pain he is feeling at the loss of his friend President Bush. Very moving and touching.
I pray that past, present and future leaders of this world realize that OUR GREAT LORD JESUS CHRIST gives us times like these to reflect on what it really means to be a great leader. Love and Respect for one another.
Amazing god of man
this song and it's lyrics makes christian friendship is all about. I sing this song in my early christian years as a young people of the 90's, but now I am old at 52, I could still recall the relevance of relationship is only strong if the Lord is at the center.
Michael has been and always will be one of my favorite Christian singers
love you Michael.just beautiful💅
4:04 Michael just held back his tears
love this, keep coming back to it, cry every time....I just love the combination of MW Smith, this choir, and these instrumentalists, with God's Spirit so present
He had a hard time getting through that one. Looked like he was going to cry through most of it.
I've noticed the same thing. He was fighting the ball in his throat and pulled through well, Elton John was the same way at Princess Dianna's funeral. Singing at Funerals are not easy.
I agree. But it had me crying and Im an old 65 year Marine.
I cry just listening to this song. I cant imagine singing it at a funeral
Michael W is True class. Great example as a Christian
I can imagine it was hard for him. Bush asked him to sing it right? Before he passed?
This was the farewell song for my school class as we left grade school & went to high school...then it came on MANY YEARS later in the car as I was driving to my daughters high school graduation! Michael W. Smith is truly a gift from God...his spiritual gift of music to the world never stops comforting us ALL!
An amazing performance by Michael W Smith. It is difficult not to tear up when I hear this song.😥 God bless Michael W Smith and RIP President Bush. 🙏🇺🇸
Michael W. Smith, you're one classy artist. Thanks for this song and your tribute to President George HW Bush. God bless you
I grew up singin this beautiful song, not knowing who the singer was... It is our family's fave song actually... Every time I sing at church, it is my fave choice even it is sang repeatedly... Until now, it is still our fave...
Thanks to you, MICHAEL W. SMITH for bringin this one of a kind masterpiece to the world.. You are an amazing worshipper.. A man of God indeed!!!
The greatest, probably one of, friendship song of all times...!!!!
Never get old!!!!
MW SMITH sings to the BEAST regime and 'believers' get all emotional. unreal.
"A friend's a friend forever, if the Lord's the Lord of them." Crying
me too
Bawling so bad 🤧
Thanks 😊😊😘😊😊😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
i have listened to this so many times...and will continue to do so
Every time I watch this, I find it incredibly touching and moving. If you watch to the very end, he seems to get emotional for a moment.
I lost it when his voice cracked on that last line. I had the funeral on at work today, and I was bawling during this song.
Me too! I had stopped for lunch, and could hardly eat my samich for the tears. The strings and choir were a nice touch to this song!
I know. I totally wasn't crying up until that point. I was distracted by seeing who was seated with who, but when his voice cracked, I started bawling.
Me too, you could tell that Michael and Bush had a special friendship that span decades. He knew this would be the last time he would sing this to Bush.
me too Minerva, I was at home, thankfully.
This is a blessed reminder of Gods love for us, our country, and the whole world. The message God is reminding us all is that of friendship and the command to love one another. Jesus is our example and he says there is no greater love than a man who will lay down his life for his friends. And Jesus calls us his friends, how much more should we be friends to one another.
So beautiful, Michael Smith !! So moving and so fitting for our former President George H.W. Bush !!!
I cried like a baby watching this part
I did too.
me too
Be strong ,Christ is all around you
What an emotional performance and beautifully done as well. Whether President or anything else in life friendships are so key to a fulfilled life including friendship with Jesus.
love him - such an amazing singer
I had never heard this beautiful song before. Well sung by Michael Smith! Thanks for sharing.
Its a classic Christian song
The song was first released on his debut album back in the early 80s. Every album or every other album of his since then has had a released updated version of it. Michael W. Smith writes most of his own songs and has written many that have been featured on other people's albums. Like Amy Grant, The Imperials, Kathy Troccoli, and more.
They sang this song at the funeral of my best friend, Keith Stacy. He died in November 1987, and I still miss him!! Thanks a bunch for this song!
Anything that gives God praise with be disliked by those who follow satan. Simple truth.
What an amazing version of this wonderful song.
We all miss President Bush because he is a great president and there is hope to be count on in the future. Michael W. Smith has played the piano all his life to convert everyone across the world to know Jesus as their savior.
Michael W Smith❤️❤️. First Christian Cassette I owned back in the early 1980’s had this song on it. I have this song in my will to be sung at my funeral. He grew up in Ceredo Kenova, not too far from where I live.
Denny thank you for posting this. Im and old 65 yr old Marine. This has me in tears, President H. W. Bush is my favorite President. Praise GOD. And Michael W. Smith is a native West Virginian as myself
Beautiful song and voice as was all the songs done at President Bush's funeral. Bless each of them.
This was always one of our closing songs for our Spring concert in high school. Kind of a farewell for seniors. Always brought tears. Bravo to him for making it through this song. Beautifully done... ♥
What a Truly touching performance to an amazing AMERICAN. We will miss 41.
Wonderful
My HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 1985 in lexington,okla, my chorus mixed ensemble sang Michael w,smiths FRIENDS BEEN A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN SINCE I WAS 7 YRS. OLD AM 51& BACK THEN I HAD WENT TOO CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE GOTTEN HIS 🎶 MUSIC YES MY GRANDPARENTS TOOK ME& MY MOM TOO WAAHINGTON D.C. IN 1979 YES AMERICA WILL TRULY REMEMBER GEORGE W.BUSH I CAN EVEN TELLS YA THEY HAD SPOTTED COCKERSPANIELS IN MY HOMETOWN OF LAWERENCEVILLE IL, I DO SING IN MY CHURCH CHOIR THE 1ST,UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES EVELYN L,BRISCOE,KING,(73) GRANDKIDS JESICA REGENA ALVEY(16),LEEANNA LYNN ALVEY(15).Evanville ind, PASTOR JONAS HAMILTON&FAMILY& IM PROUD TOO BE A VETERANS DAUGHTER OPERATION IRAQ FREEDOM(GOD BLESS AMERICA)!
WOOOOOO
Blessed is he who always Sings and Praise to the LORD Jesus! He is certainly one of my favourite gospel singer🎹🎶🎵🎼
This makes me cry all the time. What a fitting tribute to George HW Bush.
01/27/2021 Thank You Rock On Patriots God Bless Y'all
Beautiful song that was sung for an honorable man!
EX President Bush will always be a Friend to everyone around this Nation and around the world, He is an inspirational to many and he has always kept his HOPE, LOVE, PEACE, PATIENCE, and deep down inside he showed KINDNESS, and GOODNESS to this Nation and around the world. He will always be a FRIEND OF FRIENDS...
You are talking about George Herbert Walker Bush?? That man is surely in hell or hell does not exist.
@@canaduhmoose279 I couldn't agree more. Why MWS agreed to sing at his funeral is a mystery. I can only assume he doesn't know what really went on in the two Bush presidencies. Here's a useful link....
www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/02/george-hw-bush-family
One of favorite Michael W. Smith song, thank you for airing it. This song now has new meaning for me.
Beautifully perfect Smitty. Bless you.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful song. What a gift Michael W Smith is to our country. The whole Bush family is in our prayers as they grieve the loss of a true American Patriot.
I've been listening to this song for over thirty years - since he first recorded it. Today is the first day I realized it was about death. :(
His wife wrote it for a friend who was moving away. I have loved this song and have also heard it song at funerals.
@@deestevens5488 I always saw it as a moving away song - like going off to college - until today. It's amazing how a good song can be interpreted in different ways.
If I may, in the hope to add value, Michael's wife Debbie actually wrote the words to "Friends". They (Michael and Debbie) were in a bible student and a friend, Bill Jackson, was moving away. Debbie wrote the words and gave them to MWS. He then wrote the music. #godblessourtroops
@@douglasneal5954 Of course you may, and thank you. :)
Same here.
The perfect song for this occasion! I love this song, and the orchestration is beautiful!
Made me cry.... Jesus wants us to be friends to the lost, love them and see them as he sees them, lost but give them the hope they deserve, we know we didnt deserve, but Jesus showed us mercy and grace and brought us a. FRIEND. we then became his.
Great job MWS!GHWB IS SMILIN' DOWN ON YOU FROM HEAVEN!awesome to honor our President #41 this way!
It’s an very beautiful song sang by Michael Smith in President Bush’s funeral. President Bush 41 was very strict to himself and his families, but always very nice to others by his generosity forgiveness and kindness nature toward each other’s accomplishments and mistakes as his greater heart to solve greater problems either with President Reagan together or when he was elected President Bush. RIP President Reagan and President Bush 41. They will be remembered and cherished always. ❤️🌺✨
Beautiful song. I love it. BTW Michael's from Kenova, WV. Fifty-Five miles from where I live in Charleston, WV.
This song played when I was a senior in high school and before in senior pep rallies and It made me cry and the seniors cry.
I love Michael W. Smith. So passionate, so graceful.
I would Love to meet Michael W. Smith I just lost my Dad from ALS and I am so very sad I know my Dad is in Heaven
AWESOME!!! Friends are friends forever...and with the LORD we'll see each others again... forever is a long time :)
A beautiful song for a hero, and someone who was respected by both sides of politics.
Spread the word Michael. bless
I had no idea he did this song for the funeral. It's lovely... So happy this song was sung...
He shouldn’t have done this for such an evil family.
True friend is Jesus who will save everyone who believe Him.
The only true friendship you can count on
Amen
@@kevindavis4709
Amen again.
Brings tears to my eyes. Man Michael W Smith brings back so many fond memories. This Dec.26th will be my 35th anniversary knowing Jesus as my Lord & Savior. Been listening to Michael W Smith since. Yes I did vote for Bush Sr.
Jim Chumley welcome to the eternal family brother. Can’t wait to see Jesus face to face, and all our family and friends who have gone before us...Friendship truly last forever if we’re friends of Jesus.
Masterpiece thank God for this man...
Beautiful song ever. I used to play this song with my friends back in 1987/88 at St Mary's church, College Station. Brings back the memory of college life
Still so powerful! Praying for your family. God is faithful
Beautiful, just beautiful!
A song that will forever be in my heart.
What a great performance under the circumstances. I’m not Christian, but I have long ago appreciated this man’s talent.
Geez i didn't realize this song was done in 87! My year :)
My Kids would sing this song with their friends all the time and still keep in touch with them and Remember singing this song to each other. PTL
beautiful.............love his voice
From one of my favorite albums...
Have heard this sung at many graduations. Have to say this was the first funeral I ever heard it sung at.
Rachel Gibson if you really think about what the lyrics are saying...As Christians and followers of Jesus, Friendship is literally for eternity. This life is just a shadow and too short to be angry at people and God. He sang it at Billy Graham’s funeral too. Matter of fact my experience is the opposite, I mostly heard it sung at funerals. God bless you...
@@benjasamu6694 I grew up in Christian Schools. So 8th Grade and 12th grade graduations is where I heard this song. Every generation it seemed. Love the song still.
Beautiful Michael W. Smith
Thanks for posting. I didn't know he did this!
Michael W Smith is from Kenova, West Virginia. Praise GOD. Semper Fidelis from an old Marine Sergeant from Charleston, West Virginia.
I loved that song it put tears to my eyes love his music just a great song reminds me of high school a little bit but such a good song for the funeral so touching.
Katie Williams. I member they played this on my Graduation day
Thank you, Meachel W. Smith for sharing this Beautiful song to President George W. Bush Funeral ! Super & Amazing Special Anointing Power of Jesus Christ our Lord
God bless you all and Angles Heavenly light shine on Us Today! Touching soul's
Date 12/12/2018
President Bush and First Lady were very very fond of Michael W Smith and this was his favorite song. Such a beautiful sentiment that MWS sang it at his funeral RIH President...
Love MWS. His music always brings tears. He has an anointed voice. I'm glad I got to see him sing in person when he came to my hometown years back.
This was one of my first songs I had on repeat as I was growing up. I watched this exact feed from NBC live. When I first saw the start, I sort of hated that they were talking a break to hear what I thought would be some song I would be indifferent to. It only took those first couple of key strokes that I went from that feeling of indifference to being floored to hear one of the songs I consider part of life's soundtrack.
To those not familiar with Michael W. Smith or his music, he has a lot of great songs that are classics in CCM, although I think this one is probably THE CLASSIC from him and maybe his first "secular" hit.
Hallelujah a man of God worshipping Jesus with all his heart Jesus loves you more all praises belongs to Jesus amen
Michael looks wonderful at his age. Great song!
He has always been a nice looking man and so polite.
Someone told me that he is really a nice guy!
Truly classic one of the Best Songs ever penned. MW Smith to this day remains a great artist. I remember the first time I saw him in concert, I was young and in college. He was touring with Amy Grant.
'I can't believe the hopes he's granted means a chapter in your life is through'...beautiful lyrics
Beautiful … and he has lost two very close friends this year. But what hope he has that he WILL see them both again :)
Who did he lose? Genuine question.
Billy Graham and George W Bush
Amen ❤
I didn't realize Michael W. Smith hob nobbed with such prominent people but I guess it makes sense as he is pretty famous and extraordinarily accomplished! Yet, he performed in a rather smallish Winnipeg, Manitoba church only last year. He's still the same guy I've admired for about 30 years now. His own dad died just a few months before the Winnipeg concert so he's certainly going through a season of grief.
No, it's not hope. It is an heretical certitude by the new age kooks who call themselves Christians. They have abolished Judgement Day and decided that every decedent is already in heaven dancing around with Jesus. They have assumed a knowledge that only a god could have. They are evil. You should avoid and condemn such people. They are mouthbreathers.
An absolutely beautiful tribute by Michael to a very special and loved former President. Thank you for sharing your gift of Faith!
Beautiful!!! Michael W. Smith
THIS SONGS, AND SINGERS, MAKE HUMANS WANT TO KEEP ON GOING, MR SMITH, A MAN WITH A HEART. THANK YOU.
♥Great america again ♥God loves america.& beautiful song! We will stand with together. Former president Bush is wonderful international leader. GOD BLESS america & all of you. Thank you.
Gods favour has lifted you far above unthinkable, thank you my good friend Micheal God bless you.
I remember this song from 30 years ago. It's such a good song.
I sang this song at my brothers funeral. My heart still hurts every time I here this song . I love and miss you Mark 5/28/1973-4/11/1993.
Very moving and eloquent.
My favorite song and favorite artist ❤❤ I always cry when listening to this song and now when I hear it I think of George H.W Bush and what a great man he is and was
Such a beautiful tribute. Have always loved this song/your voice - I grew up listening to you. And to see your perform it for our former president - Michael W. Smith... what an honor!
This Song refuses to age, timeless, really
That was awesome Michael, thats always made me cry...just shows how much we need each other...God bless you
So beautiful! It touch my ❤!It help me reflect on my old and new friends! Love all you guys and thank you for being a part of my life and no not a life is not to long to live as fteinds!
Donna Glick same here. This life is just a shadow and too short to be angry at people and God.
That looks like it was tough on Michael. Well done. You are incredibly brave. What an honour for him to sing for a president
I have always loved that song. I used to sing it a lot more when it first came out. It always makes me feel closer to my friends here on earth and it makes me feel closer to The Father and His Son n heaven.