How does the hymn encourage believers to run the race of faith with endurance?

Sep 24, 2009 ... ... had been widely popular, with an anti-papist lyric, since 1641. ... What a friend we have in Jesus'. Partridge's version, which he lists ... Nov 30, 2023 ... ... What A Friend We Have In Jesus"1 (Lyrics). No doubt you recall the hymn, "What a Friend we have in Jesus". Just typing out these words has me ... Music: 'untitled' Charles C. Converse, 1868. Setting: "Book of hymns and tunes", 1874. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the ... ​What a Friend We Have In Jesus​ is a hymn originally written by preacher Joseph M Scriven as a poem in 1855 to comfort his mother who was living in Ireland ... Apr 12, 2023 ... The Lord Jesus Christ is a true friend and no love is greater than the Love of God. We have true friend in Him and no temptation, or sorrow can overcome the ... The hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus ranks right up there with meatier, well-loved hymns of the faith. It gently reminds us that Jesus bears our sins, ... The first section features plucking against the hymn melody while the second section uses both bells and chimes. The piece concludes with a modulation from C ... What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry. Ev'rything to God in prayer! O what peace we often ... Apr 23, 2015 ... Story behind the song: 'What a Friend we Have in Jesus' ... "That looks like a sober man, I think I'll hire him to cut wood for me." That was said ... ... whose footsteps I follow as President. I am grateful for their prayers, friendship, and support as I have taken on this role. I am grateful to the individuals ...