This is the story behind one of my all-time favorite hymns, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” by Joseph Scriven. Knowing this story makes it even more precious to me. The faithfulness of this precious saint inspires me like no other! Joseph Scriven never intended for a poem he wrote to his ailing mother to be published. But in 1868, it is set to music and becomes one of the world’s greatest hymns, and the legacy of a man beset by tragedy, but who dedicated his life to helping the sick and poor. NOTICE: Comments are open to everyone, however, vulgarity and lies will not be tolerated and such comments will be deleted immediately. Repeat offenders will be blocked.
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yes, I too will …
yes, I too will love it more now. ty for sharing
Yesterday, four of …
Yesterday, four of us made the pilgrimage to Scrivens grave in the countryside, just east of Toronto. We brought our guitar, and at his grave, we sang our hearts out to all 3 verses of “what a friend we have in JESUS”. VERY EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL experience.
It took great loss …
It took great loss ,to create such a powerful song.Never knew the story behind this song.
i do believe this …
i do believe this was the hymn the violinist played at the sinking of the titanic (not in the film, in real life).
I agree. I just …
I agree. I just love the old hymns and this is one of my favorites. The story behind this one is so meaningful to me and makes me love it that much more.
Thank you for …
Thank you for sharing this awsome story behind this hymn. I miss the old hymns I am 47 and the churches that i have been attending now that i have moved don t play the old hymns I realy feel we r loosing something very dear to us god bless you
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