The story behind the hymn “What a Friend…” #shorts

The Irish-born Canadian poet behind the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” suffered loss upon loss when just a young man. Joseph Scriven lost his wife-to-be when she drowned the night before the wedding and then, after moving to Canada, learned his mother was very ill. The song we know and love was written for his mother—a poem entitled “Pray Without Ceasing.” The next time you sing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” remember this story and the writer, who sought comfort in and sought to bring comfort to others through Jesus’ name. Share this post with a friend today. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbsjLyjdQNY