What a Friend We Have in Jesus by The Purple Hulls

Tabs available at www.BanjoBenClark.com and check out the girls' travels at www.ThePurpleHulls.com - This is hands down our favorite thing to do in the world...take a classic ol' hymn, and bluegrass it up a little.

[@rickygreer7288]

To all of you who are reading the comment section God Bless You and Your Family.

[@terkavlasakova2125]

Thank you , Ricky . God bless you too :)

[@harvdog5669]

God bless all of you all may the Lord watch over you and all you do and may the Lord God watch over you while you sleep

[@harvdog5669]

And also please keep making good Christian music for us Christian Brothers out here to be listening to and sharing with others. This is brother Barnabas signing off

[@ingoenzmann7561]

U Z

[@texasww6853]

I first heard What a friend we have in Jesus was about 70 years ago. Love it. Thanks for the memory ❤️❤️❤️

[@punedav007]

I am an Indian, from INDIA. I probably am the ONLY INDIAN who loves Bluegrass gospel the most, in India. I love this music so much, that i married a Southern Belle from Florida, to pursue my dream of being an American and listen to Bluegrass music all day. It was my Dad who introduced me to American music since i was child in India. My Dad was a great fan of Country music, and that love got developed in me as well, as every morning before i could go to school, i would listen to cassettes of Country Music, of the likes Johnny Cash, Don Williams and Jim Reeves. My Dad passed away in Jan 2016, his dream was to visit a country music concert. Being in India, we can never enjoy, country music, as no bands visit India. As a potential Immigrant to America, in the future, i want to see a Bluegrass gospel concert, someday. In memory of my Dad, i give this honor to the beautiful music of America. Thank you for what you do, and GOD BLESS Y'ALL, and GOD BLESS AMERICA.

[@TotallyAwwwesome]

punedav007.... That's awesome :)

[@audioman8650]

I would you my friend if you are hearing the message? I hope you are, and as far as I am concerned there is always a place in america for people who want too really be an american!

[@audioman8650]

sorry i missed the word ask. the sentence should have said. "i would ask you my friend if you are hearing the message?

[@mymagneticwellness8224]

Cool. I hope you get here.

[@jimjoyce7607]

And God bless you too punedav007!!!! Hope you’re enjoying America and that great bluegrass music! Have you tried learning to play it yourself? That more than doubles the fun! Where in Fla. was your Southern Belle from? I live in Jupiter.

[@roybennett4445]

I have seen the light,..I'm cured brothers and sisters!!!

[@Pastor-Brettbyfaith]

I am not a country music fan, but that was excellent! Give the Lord all the praise. Thank you Jesus!!!

[@SprayTanning2002]

That's Blugrass Pastor Brett. A Mandolin and Banjo. Not really even close to Country Music. We forgive you though :)

[@Pastor-Brettbyfaith]

@@SprayTanning2002 I stand corrected. 😊

[@SprayTanning2002]

@@Pastor-BrettbyfaithPastor you were correct though when you said "Give the Lord all the praise. Yes, Thank you Jesus! Take care and may God Bless you and watch over you.

[@Pastor-Brettbyfaith]

Spray Tanning The same to you sweet saint!

[@samuelhorner6200]

Pastor Brett. My pastor just finished a series from Philippians about how we are all saints. Only if we are saved though. Seems you share the same views. 👍👍😃😃😃😃

[@lulurosenkrantz3720]

Love this . From Australia.

[@tosicvladimir64]

yes, what a friend we have in Jesus,...God bless you Purple Hulls, greetings from Serbia!

[@jerryv.397]

Лев Амурский God Bless You For This Post Brother. And Your Beloved Homeland Also.

[@tosicvladimir64]

JERRY VANDIVER God bless you brother Jerry, I hope we sing together this song in Kingdom.

[@jerryv.397]

Лев Амурский SURE WE WILL BROTHER.

[@johnmar.n8516]

Princ mira

[@Vikseproducts]

@@jerryv.397 I hope I am there to watch :)

[@ric1donna1]

The way bluegrass gospel should sound! Many thanks from Ric!

[@damirmrkusic8463]

CONGRATULATIONS in JESUS Name!!!...Mr.Damir

[@RobertB0402]

I'm from New York City (New York City!?!) and I approve this message. Thank you.

[@davidgreve1081]

This kind of music never gets old or outdated! You 3 do a wonderful job together!

[@cpbuckaroo]

Indeed Allen is the man. But that has to be the biggest smile I've ever seen on his face. Except when I saw him with Eddie Adcock. Love you guys...you make the music happy.

[@alejandrotufro3497]

This is the first song i listened by The Purple Hulls. I remember that I couldn't believe what I was listening. From that day, I became an "incondicional fan" of this Group. And I pray God in Jesus Christ for these musicians!

[@jimbo9580]

NOW THATS REAL MUSIC GOOD FRIENDS SINGING AND PICKIN' IT DOES'NT GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT

[@TROUBADUO]

All right, now you guys have an extreme GOD-GIVEN TALENT. Praise THE LORD!!!

[@Triumphcarnut]

A M A Z I N G !!! from the UK some of us here lurvv that gospel bluegrass sound ..... Thankyou

[@hazelmcmillan2325]

Wow! Real old-timey gospel! Great job guys! My toes were a-tappin!

[@oswalddsouza6596]

Am from Bombay India and love ur gospel music

[@Dewdaahman]

worthy is His name to be praised..

[@KyleMacon]

Great spin on a gospel standard! Great tight sound! New name to boot! Impressed as always!

[@blueskies3752]

I want my grandson to l8stwn to the gospel. Please keep on playing for Jesus. Thank-you.

[@roybennett9284]

Wow,can only say I sun on a regular basis bit listening to this at least makes you think...hope to be at the table one day

[@Dale1963swans]

Love that banjo... and the mandolin ... and the harmonies!

[@MIORIGAMI]

love this! if only all folks would turn the tv off....households might look more like this!! :-)

[@camoplumber]

Lovin the music from the hills of KY. Nothin like family celebrating The Living Word!

[@youngdr2]

probably the best group I've seen sing this song! great playing and even better singing...

[@piarossi4555]

I love the old hymns, and LOVE them "grassed up!". These kids are talented and unpretentious, hope success does not ruin their testimony.

[@seekinghisface7762]

I never get tired of this haha woohoo!!!

[@42lookc]

Just a 'like' feature? There needs to be a LOVE feature!!!

[@bethany3371]

LOVE....there we go :)

[@andrewcopland3789]

The combination of the performances and the tutorials make this the best channel for bluegrass stuff on the net! Thanks!

[@titustorkelsonmusic]

Fantastic! The harmonies are so tight! This is such an amazing hymn. As a guitar player, the banjo and guitar solos were killer.

[@saprando]

if my church had a band as awesome as u guys a lot more ppl would go and a lot more ppl would sing. u guys rock

[@charityferguson5990]

Very rich lovely voices for Christ Jesus children!!! Amen Lord Almighty

[@tom.hoffmann6585]

Praise the Lord for a good family and great music !

[@tom.hoffmann6585]

Absolutely

[@MrShurshot]

Totally great. AND acoustic! Not even a mike. Solid harmonies. Wonderful to see kids doing REAL music. Forget Beiber, et al!

[@davidgalaviz2004]

That was absolutely fabulous. I'm at a loss for words. I just don't have them. Simply beautiful.

[@Fersomling]

Can't wait for my retirement in six years so I can get on back home to Dixie, and I'll never leave again!

[@MjrMjr-tt3kn]

Love this! Who are these mean terrible people who would give this a thumbs down? You guys are awesome- thanks for making and sharing this wonderful video!

[@dykishandfriends]

Shut up

[@MjrMjr-tt3kn]

Make me :-)

[@markuslebt]

Theres awesome music theres divine music then theres off the charts and then theres the purple hulls playing old hymns.

[@gitarrenklang1]

Dear Purple Hulls! You are in one line ith the best musicians ever came from the States. Your music makes me happy, your interpretation lets rise the sun a 2nd time a day. Best regards from Austria (Österreich) Europa

[@picknngrinn]

.....I haven't cried in a long time.... Thank you!

[@mtischler1]

Wow! Are you youngsters good. Fabulous instrumental treatment, clear and blended harmonies, magnificent vocals and rhythm. May the Lord richly bless your ministry. Numbers 6:24-26. MikeUSA.

[@TheTimeisNow_LRB]

Wish I could give God glory like that. You guys sound great!

[@EldoNorte]

Great song by a great family band from a great state!

[@earlthesquirrle]

KICK it off Katy ! I love watching you sing and pick you are TOTALY AWESOME ! GOD is bless by you as "He" said make a joyful noise unto the LORD and wow! you have done just that.I cant get enough.

[@darlindalowe]

WOW,,,AMAZING,,,I just love them,,,now that was great,,,thank you so much for posting,,,

[@TreasureinJarsofClay]

The harmonies are so TIGHT! I love it!

[@samarthgideon1220]

Hallelujiah....!!!!! Amazing song sung in amazing way,Bless ya...

[@jamesglory1]

Marvelous, may the Lord continue to bless your creative gifts to the Glory of His wonderrful name! Love from the UK

[@pauldivers8618]

Oh that was nice. Love it. That's just what I needed this morning... Thank u...

[@shartne]

That sounded Great! I love Jesus.

[@MikeAndersonvinyloldies]

This is beautiful. One day when I have my own family, I want a family Bluegrass Gospel Band. haha!

[@charleswilson6525]

Patsy Cline Patsy Cline then your

[@TaquinhoNoronhamusic]

Marvelous country music, I just loved it and heard the song out, wow!

[@ianmedium]

Just posted this on Facebook, found The Purple Hulls website and purchased Close To Home! I think you could say I was really taken with this!! Thanks so much for such beautiful, authentic music. I can't wait for the CD to arrive!

[@mikelevy965]

Thank you purple hulls--TAMU-'71

[@Geneguitarlessons]

Beautiful! Reminds me of all the many times in 50yrs. I heard my father with his bluegrass band play gospel songs. Great memories. Thank you!

[@iidas4]

WOW! I can't stop replaying! Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@davidshakespeare2408]

I'm a Brit and I absolutely love this! Check out "Higher Ground" that is brilliant too. Cheers guy's you sure know how to play, and great harmonies too

[@altareggo]

Yeeee HAW!! This is what i call BLUEGRASS!!!

[@BryanAllenakaFiendn]

outstanding!!! y'all make me nostalgic for my homeland East Tennessee. Been away too long!

[@jerrywaynesmith6735]

LOVE it!! Good old gospel bluegrass, you can hear it from the red hills of central Alabama all up through Tennessee the Carolinas and the Blueridges of the Virginia highlands, its Gods country, and Gods own music I have to believe.

[@JonasFerrazOficial]

Thank God because I'm listening it.

[@jma8352]

The best friend ever could be!

[@tpi282]

yes my god continue to bless this family. praise God.

[@methuselah1582]

God is Love. Spread the Word. Spread the Love.

[@baoro6912]

U r sooo great band!! Thank u ur posting. I played bluegrass guitar because of u. God bless u. Keep going! From korea

[@dayanmomin1684]

This Song is Soooo... Good ! and nice Music arrangement soooo..good.God Bless You The Purple Hulls

[@RobertoAlejandroT]

Great! Beautifull. A really blessing. Greetings and congratulations from Buenos Aires, Argentina! Thanks!

[@enigma3694]

One word: TALENT!

[@Ginasong]

That was wonderful! Your harmonies and your playing was great. I loved the lead singer too.

[@binadybudhi5234]

Praise the Lord for lovely song !

[@jameswall3136]

yes they are really great they really know how to play the music keep on playing

[@ZiGGyMaidEN]

If my church had bluegrass I would go there every sunday ;)

[@235buz]

How do 60 people not like this?

[@peterreno4203]

I know! Mystifying. Thanks PHs.

[@jeteye97]

Atheists.

[@timrobertson249]

Remember this from church wnen i was young. But most of all was the song nail scared hands. Will those hands touch u some day i hope so GOD BLESS

[@dynasty6932]

sweet cover! GOD Bless you all and greetings from Indonesia!!

[@georgbeyerclausen7726]

Have you ever been blessed by hearing the sounds of angels singing? Yes, right now!

[@becmj83b]

Love that East Texas sound

[@dufus2273]

kilgore

[@robertsimpson5801]

A banjo-playing cutie in a Texas A&M shirt!? Be still my heart!!! 😍😍😍

[@BanjoBen]

I've got a shotgun, mister! Hahaha

[@robertsimpson5801]

@@BanjoBen being an Aggie myself, I mean no harm or disrespect... And I certainly heed warning shots! Verbal or otherwise!! 😁

[@BanjoBen]

@@robertsimpson5801 Gig 'em, my friend.

[@cooleypope]

I just got in the boat today-thanks cooley pope from Detroit mi.

[@Jeff-xy7fv]

Livonia here! :)

[@jerrybailie]

Incredibly inspirational on multiple fronts: musically and in devotion. Looking for more!

[@JamieGraceProductions]

Hey Ben, it's Jamie-Grace. I love love this!!

[@bkp1283]

Better than a hot cup of the best coffee every morning.start your day with prayers and this song by the purple hulls.

[@petercyr3508]

Love to see young people in this. Can I play bass with you? I' m only 61.

[@chapie9]

THAT!!! Was Beautiful ....

[@GAjim007]

No clue why this was suggested considering I'm not religious at all but the overall performance was much better than I expected.

[@jennel802009]

That's what I love about gospel music. It doesn't need all of that fancy sound to get the point across. I love how humble bluegrass is.

[@louismosier8582]

First time I've heard ya'll...mighty fine playing!! I'm a small town Texas picker too and wanted to let you know how much I like your music. You can bet I'll be listening as long as you're playing...keep up the good work!

[@MrIbgrant]

And I'm a small town violin player from Australia and I agree!!!

[@louisemayrand1549]

Excellent rendition of this beautiful hymn.praise God!😁

[@domkells]

​@@MrIbgrant❤bluegrass but not much pickings here in the land of sand WA

[@yescoal]

What a band. What a band. What a band.

[@gamingwithcaydengaming5852]

love it I play just stared playing guitar guitar

[@radiozins]

me to,

[@jcbbe]

Very awesome!!!!! He is a true friend!!!!!

[@johnbresnik]

Nice goin guys -- excellent musicianship and you got the melody right -- most people don't.

[@FranklinPUroda]

Y'all hit all the great themes of theology downright pretty-like. THX.

[@drburns3749]

As the BBQ boys would say "THATS GOOOOT!"

[@allenkeen1]

what a blessing to my soul! I love this song...thank you! God bless

[@jonspursuit9926]

Jesus Loves You!!! (EVERYBODY)

[@ScottHouston21]

Great song and Extra great shirt TEXAS A&M!!!!!! Straight from east Texas... Thanks for the music

[@IrishAncestor]

Sounds good, though I'll bet that Joseph Scriven never envisaged his hymn being performed like this. A fellow Banbridge man, from County Down in Northern Ireland, Joseph Scriven penned this hymn to comfort his mother, who was missing him after he emigrated to USA. Another Ulster man worth checking out is Alexander Irvine, a missionary to the Bronx who came from Pogue's Entry in Antrim. He wrote a book entitled "My Lady of the Chimney Corner" dedicated to his mother. My own mother passed away on Christmas Eve 2008, aged 92. Hoping to place a wreath on Mum's grave before Christmas Day.

[@BlackOut88JH]

Jesus Loves Everybody!!!

[@joeblow9931]

ya'll sound great ;-)

[@wilfredheggart647]

we just had to the tape uploaded from when i was saved that was and still is on vhs

[@weeweelegs]

really good sound, great picking and singing 10 stars great old hymn, words still powerfull