What A Friend We Have In Jesus | Official Music Video| Redeemed Quartet


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Video Description:

The Official Music Video for “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, by @Redeemed Quartet.

Story Behind The Song
Because his life was filled with grief and trials, Joseph M. Scriven (1819-1886) often needed the solace of the Lord, yet he lived his life giving and sharing all he had and often doing menial tasks for the poor and physically disabled.
Joseph’s fiancée died in a drowning accident on the eve of their wedding in 1844. His hopes of marriage were crushed again when a new bride-to-be died after a short illness in 1855.
A neighbour, sitting up with him during an illness, discovered the draft of 'What A Friend We Have In Jesus.' Upon inquiring, Joseph said he had composed it for his mother, to comfort her in a time of great sorrow, not intending any one else should see it.

Lyrics:

1 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!

2 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!

3 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 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.
-Joseph M. Scriven, 1855
(Tune by Charles C. Converse, 1868)

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Country Music, Redeemed Quartet, Gospel Music
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  • Sharon Lee Fernberg

    My sister in CA sent me this video. I had never heard of Redeemed Quartet. They are fantastic and their voices definitely are blessings. Just beautiful.

  • Ray

    Good job ANY song about the LORD is great Thank You

  • Karl B Buffington

    One of my favorites, need more music of this nature.

  • Julie G.

    absolutely loved it. So true, so relaxing. Just need more music like this.

  • Rachel

    Beautiful!!

  • Carole Dale

    Beautiful and inspiring.

  • DOC CHERRY

    VERY GOOD FOR A 3 MAN QUARTET..

  • Dennis

    Beautiful song and well sung but correct me if I'm wrong...I thought a "Quartet was four people."

  • william

    very calming

  • Charlie G.

    IF THAT DOESN'T MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD - I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO TELL YOU !!
    STAY SAFE ! C.G.

  • RGinlecanto

    Beautiful voices in a natural setting. I'm sorry I cannot help financially. I enjoy your videos immensely. I have a desktop that has been around for a while, but the speakers are great. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • Nancy

    One of my favorites since a child to the present. Beautifully sung. Really need those words.

  • mercedes

    Beautiful!

  • Dee

    I love this song, it brings tears to my eyes. These men have beautiful voices, God bless you all.

  • Nancy

    Beautiful and Uplifting! Thank you and God Bless!

  • Tom Linton

    Great to listen to after church!

  • Randy Ferguson

    What a Friend we have in Jesus, indeed! I love this song and the message it speaks of. I grew up singing this song in church, where my dad was the pastor and my mother the song leader. They're both in heaven now, but I can still hear my mother sing. She had an angelic voice. I would've loved to see the look and the angels faces the first time they heard my mother sing. If you want/need a friend that will never forsake you, call out to Jesus. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

  • Lola

    Beautiful~

  • Kathy

    I love this song. Such a wonderful way to begin my Sunday. Every word is so true.

  • Lillian

    I loved singing this song in church when I was young. Mel , thank you for giving us God's message through song on Sundays! I look forward to each of your email posts!

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