What a Friend we have in JesusHymns contents  Joseph Scriven (1819 - 1886) Born in Dublin Scriven
emigrated to
Canada, after his fiancee was drowned on the eve of their planned
wedding. There
his life was wholly given to Christ. Scriven never intended this hymn
to
be published; shortly before his death a friend found some of
the
lines
in his room. He asked him how he came to write them. Scriven
replied
that he did so in order to bring comfort to his
mother when
she
was seriously ill ; he said that " The Lord and I did it
between
us."
Converse 8.7. 8.7 D 1. 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. 2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer. 3. Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our refuge, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He’ll take and shield you; You will find a solace there. 4. Blessed Saviour, 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. ******* |