"Jesus" is a song by Austrian rock musician Helmut Grabher, under the alias Jeremy Faith, released as a single in June 1971 from his album Lord.

Richard released his version in February 1972 with the B-side "Mister Cloud" which was written by songwriting duo Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett.

[9] Richard has said "I didn't record a gospel song for a long time after I became a Christian.

[9] However, after it failed to be particularly successful, Richard said that "somehow it seems very difficult for people to accept me with a gospel single.

A number of BBC producers would not play Jesus because of the title although they are perfectly prepared to plug a Hari Krishna [sic] or Maharishi inspired song".