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"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is a Christian hymn originally written by preacher Joseph M. Scriven as a poem in 1855 to comfort his mother, who was living in Ireland while he was in Canada. [2] Scriven originally published the poem anonymously, and only received full credit for it in the 1880s. [ 3 ]
It was later set to music and renamed by Charles Crozat Converse, becoming the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". [ 1 ] [ 4 ] Scriven did not have any intentions nor dream that his poem would be for publication in the newspaper and later becoming a favorite hymn among the millions of Christians around the world.
Charles Crozat Converse (October 7, 1832 – October 18, 1918) was an American attorney who also worked as a composer of church songs. He is notable for setting to music the words of Joseph Scriven to become the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". [1]
"Imagine/Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus" (P.D., Grant, Bart Millard) – 5:17 "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (public domain) – 3:15 "Fairest Lord Jesus" (public domain) – 3:15 "Holy, Holy, Holy" (public domain) – 2:26 "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"/"Old Rugged Cross"/"How Great Thou Art" (public domain, Stuart K. Hine) – 3:30
"What a Friend We Have In Jesus" - Choir and organ support Bing ably as he delivers a beautiful hymn simply, straightforwardly and with deep warmth. [3] "He Leadeth Me" - Bing does this hymn with eminent strength and full affection for the chore. Should make for big sales in a quiet way for this Decca Faith disking. [4]
Amazing Grace is a live album by American singer Aretha Franklin.It was recorded in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, with Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir accompanying Franklin in performance.
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Precious Memories is the thirteenth studio album and the first gospel album by American country music artist Alan Jackson.It was released on February 28, 2006 on the Arista Nashville label.