June 30, 2019 (Sunday)
Jesus says to his followers, “I speak to you as friends, and I command you to love one another” (John 15:15-17).
A friend is defined as, “one attached to another by affection or esteem,” or, “a favored companion.” Jesus is our friend.
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” is a Christian hymn originally written by Joseph M. Scriven as a poem in 1855 to comfort his mother who was living in Ireland while he was in Canada. Scriven himself was in need of Jesus as his friend when twice his bride-to-be was tragically taken from this life. Instead of becoming bitter, he became better, dedicating his life to helping others.
What a friend we have in Jesus, Lyrics by Joseph M. Scriven, Tune by Charles C. Converse Arranged by Greg Howlett, ©2015 Greg Howlett Productions As performed by Melody St. Clair Randazzo (vocal) and Greg Howlett (piano) on the album “Hymns of My Heart.”
Text: Joseph M. Scriven, 1820-1886 Music: Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918 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? Are we weak and heavy laden, |
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