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614. What a friend we have in Jesus

Text Information
First Line: What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: Joseph M Scriven 1819-86
Meter: 87 87 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Church: The Life of Prayer
Notes: Alternate tune: CALON LÅN 91a
Tune Information
Name: CONVERSE
Composer: C C Converse 1823-1918
Arranger: Linda Mawson
Meter: 87 87 D
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: Arr. © 1999 Linda Mawson / Praise Trust



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