WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: ~ bpm. |
Words by Joseph M. Scriven (1855)
Music by Charles C. Converse (1868) |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Notation and youTube keys need to be checked.
Accordion Notation
Beats per bar = 4
Beat symbol = Dot ( . ) or equivalent |
Either row (high) = Buttons 5 - 9 (plus 6# ?)
Inside row (low) = Buttons 2 - 5* plus o3* & o1 |
Verse 1 (of 3)
.:8 .8 | .9* .8 .7 .6 | ::6 | ::5* |
.:5 .5 | .5* .5 .4 .3 | ::3 | :o3* |
What a Friend we have in Je - sus,
.:5 .6 | .7 .6 .8 .7 | ::7*~ | ~:: |
.:2 .3 | .4 .3 .5 .4 | ::3*~ | ~:: |
All our sins and griefs to bear!___
.:8 .8 | .9* .8 .7 .6 | ::6 | ::5* |
.:5 .5 | .5* .5 .4 .3 | ::3 | ::o3* |
What a pri - vi - lege to car - ry__
.:5 .6 | .7 .7* .6 .6* | ::6~ | ~:: |
.:2 .3 | .4 .3* .3 .2* | ::3~ | ~:: |
Ev - ery - thing to God in prayer!___
.:7* .(6)# | .7* .7 .8* .7* | ::7 | ::8 | (6)# - Substitution needed
.:3* .o1 | .3* .4 .4* .3* | ::4 | ::5 |
O what peace we of - ten for - feit,
.:9* .9* | .8 .7 .8* .7 | ::7*~ | ~:: |
.:5* .5* | .5 .4 .4* .4 | ::3*~ | ~:: |
O what need-less pain we bear____,
.:8 .8 | .9* .8 .7 .6 | ::6 | ::5* |
.:5 .5 | .5* .5 .4 .3 | ::3 | ::o3* |
All be - cause we do not car - ry
.:5 .6 | .7 .7* .6 .6* | ::6~ | ~:: |
.:2 .3 | .4 .3* .3 .2* | ::3~ | ~:: |
Ev - ery - thing to God in prayer__.
Embedded youTube VIDEOS
Fifteen videos in keys of: A=1 Bb=2 Db,D=1 D=2 D,Eb=1 Eb=1
Eb,E,F,G,Ab=1 E,D,E=1 E,F=1 F=3 G=1
The accordion notation above displays a traditional "hymn-book" rhythm pattern, as followed in many of the videos. However some videos do use different rhythms, and there are also some differences in tempo.
Eb,E,F,G,Ab=1 E,D,E=1 E,F=1 F=3 G=1
The accordion notation above displays a traditional "hymn-book" rhythm pattern, as followed in many of the videos. However some videos do use different rhythms, and there are also some differences in tempo.
Key: Db from time 0 to 1:03
D from 1:03 to end Singer: Alan Jackson Posted by: GaitherVEVO |
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Key: Eb from time 0 to 1:08
E F G Ab from ? to end Singer: Johan Luis Estevez Posted by: SE Samonte Makes several "key" changes, running up from Eb to Ab. Unusual. |
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Key: E from time 0 to 2:05
F from time 2:05 to End at 3:05 (Paul continues past 3;05 with a different chorus and "preaching".) Singer: Paul Baloche Posted by: Cibertracker imperium |
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Key: Bb
Singer: ? Guitarist: ? Posted by: Life.Church |
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Key: D from time 0 to 3:08
Eb from 3:09 to End. Singer: Randy Owen Group Alabama Posted by: GaitherVEVO |
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Key: F
Singer: Steven Curtis Chapman Posted by: Rheinhard Lawalata |
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Key: F
Accordionists: Bob and Hector (our Australian friends) Posted by: bertosvids |
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Key: F
Group: The Statler Brothers Posted by: GaitherVEVO |
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Key: D
Singer: Loretta Lynn Posted by: lorettafan1 |
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Key: G
Singer: Jerry Lee Lewis Posted by: josinho1989 Slightly different rhythm than that given in the accordion notation above. |
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Key: E from time 0 to 0:45
D from 0:46 to 1:27 E from 1:28 to End Singer: Dolly Parton Posted by: nonso03 Doesn't completely follow the order of the lyrics given below. |
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Key: A
Singer: Tennessee Ernie Ford Posted by: Alabanza al Senor |
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Key: Eb
Singer: Pat Boone Posted by: Brett Moloney |
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Key: D
Singer: Cliff Richard, with the Northern Counties Confederation Choir. Posted by: Cliff Richard Recorded in February of 1968? |
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Key: Bb
Singer: Willie Nelson Posted by: OhLordmyGod |
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Background Materials, Information & Links
Lyrics:
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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? Christ the Saviour is our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer. Do our friends despise, forsake us? Are we tempted to despair? Jesus' strength will shield our weakness,and we'll find new courage there. |
Background Links:
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Click HERE for additional wikipedia info about this hymn.
Click HERE for biographical info (wikipedia) on Joseph M. Scriven Click HERE for biographical info (wikipedia) on Charles C. Converse |