I chose this as the Christian Song of the month as it is the first anniversary of Unit 1012: The VFFDP on this date, October 12. I hope this song comforts those who lost their loved ones through homicide.
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| What a Friend We Have in Jesus (PHOTO SOURCE: http://deehymn.homestead.com/whatafriend.html) |
INTERNET SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_a_Friend_We_Have_in_Jesus
"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. 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, such as the Japanese version "Itsukushimi Fukaki"
(いつくしみ深き?, lit. "Deep Affection"), or
a version sung during World War I with the line "When this bloody war is
over" in place of the original title. The Handbook to the Lutheran
Hymnal notes, "In spite of the fact that this hymn, with its tune, has
been criticized as being too much on the order of the sentimental gospel type,
its popularity remains strong, and the hymn retains a place in modern
hymnals."
INTERNET SOURCE: http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/What_a_Friend_We_Have_in_Jesus
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 your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.
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 your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.
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