| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1855 | Joseph M Scriven writes the poem “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” to comfort his mother in Ireland while living in Canada. |
| 1868 | Charles Crozat Converse composes the tune for the hymn. |
| 1880s | Joseph M Scriven receives full credit for writing the hymn after anonymously publishing it. |
| Present Day | “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” is considered one of the most beloved hymns in the world by millions of people. |
What A Friend We Have In Jesus Lyrics
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!
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.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
