What A Friend We Have in Jesus (Instrumental)

Song Description

"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 originally published the poem anonymously, and only received full credit for it in the 1880s.[1] The tune to the hymn was composed by Charles Crozat Converse in 1868. William Bolcom composed a setting of the hymn. The hymn also has many versions with different lyrics in multiple languages.

Song Length 3:45 Genre New Age - Religious, Country - Religious
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Instrumental
Mood Peaceful, Serene Subject Religion
Similar Artists Chet Atkins
Lyrics Joseph M. Scriven 1855 Music Charles C. Converse 1868
Producer S. Argereow Performance S. Argereow

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