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"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is a Christian hymn originally written by preacher Joseph M. Scriven as a poem in 1855 to comfort his mother, who was living in Ireland while he was in Canada. Scriven originally published the poem anonymously, and only received full credit for it in the 1880s. [3]
Authoritative information about the hymn text What a Friend We Have in Jesus, with lyrics, MIDI files, audio recordings, PDF files, printable scores, piano resources, and products for worship planners.
- Joseph Medlicott Scriven (1855)
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” By Joseph Scriven The United Methodist Hymnal, 526. What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear— All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
Apr 23, 2015 · Story behind the song: 'What a Friend we Have in Jesus'. "That looks like a sober man, I think I'll hire him to cut wood for me." That was said of a man on the streets of Lake Rice, Canada, as he ...
- Lindsay Terry
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised. Thou wilt all our burdens bear; May we ever, Lord, be bringing. All to Thee in earnest prayer. Soon in glory bright, unclouded, There will be no need for prayer—. Rapture, praise, and endless worship. Will be our sweet portion there. Lyrics: Joseph M. Scriven.
Jan 22, 2020 · The poem was first published anonymously in 1855. It is now a popular hymn, usually sung to the 1868 tune "Erie" by Charles Crozat Converse . Versions of What a Friend We Have in Jesus include: "Pray Without Ceasing" in Canadian Singers and Their Songs (1919).
