When was "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" written?

Published in 1855; the standard tune is "Converse".

What key is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" in?

F major, 4/4 time, around 88 BPM. DomiSol can transpose it to any key in one click.

Is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" free to use?

Text Joseph M. Scriven, d. 1886, written 1855. Tune CONVERSE (also called ERIE) by Charles C. Converse, d. 1918, first published 1868. Melody line only, set from the tune as Converse published it in 1868, so no harmonisation is reproduced.

Can I get "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" in tonic solfa?

Yes — the same score is published in tonic solfa too, and DomiSol shows either notation from one file.

Key of F · 4/4 · 88 BPM

Hymn library · jianpu

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Words: Joseph M. Scriven (1855). Tune: Converse, Charles C. Converse (1868).

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Jianpu 1 = F

| 5 5 6 5 3 1 | 1 - 6, - | 5, 1 3 1 5 3 | 2 - - 0 |
| 5 5 6 5 3 1 | 1 - 6, - | 5, 1 3 2 1 7, | 1 - - 0 |
| 2 #1 2 3 4 2 | 3 - 5 - | 6 6 5 3 4 3 | 2 - - 0 |
| 5 5 6 5 3 1 | 1 - 6, - | 5, 1 3 2 1 7, | 1 - - 0 |

Text approximation, open in DomiSol for proper octave dots and beamed underlines.

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!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, 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 Saviour, 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.

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Frequently asked

Who wrote "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"?: Words: Joseph M. Scriven (1855). Tune: Converse, Charles C. Converse (1868).
When was "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" written?: Published in 1855; the standard tune is "Converse".
What key is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" in?: F major, 4/4 time, around 88 BPM. DomiSol can transpose it to any key in one click.
Is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" free to use?: Text Joseph M. Scriven, d. 1886, written 1855. Tune CONVERSE (also called ERIE) by Charles C. Converse, d. 1918, first published 1868. Melody line only, set from the tune as Converse published it in 1868, so no harmonisation is reproduced.
Can I get "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" in tonic solfa?: Yes — the same score is published in tonic solfa too, and DomiSol shows either notation from one file.

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