“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” is a Christian hymn with lyrics written by Joseph M. Scriven, a native of Ireland. The music for the hymn was composed by Charles Crozat Converse. The story behind the song is both touching and inspirational. Joseph M. Scriven’s Life: Joseph Medlicott Scriven […]
Joseph Medlicott Scriven
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Joseph Medlicott Scriven (1819–1886) was a Canadian poet and hymnist best known for writing the famous hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Born in Ireland, Scriven faced personal tragedies throughout his life, which influenced his spiritual journey and inspired the lyrics of the well-loved hymn. Here are some […]
What a Friend we have in Jesus,All our sins and griefs to bear!What a privilege to carryEverything to God in prayer!O what peace we often forfeit,O what needless pain we bear,All because we do not carryEverything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations?Is there trouble anywhere?We should never […]