What key, meter and tempo is What a Friend we have in Jesus (Hymn 789) composed in?

What a Friend we have in Jesus (Hymn 789) by Charles Crozat Converse is composed in the key of F Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level of What a Friend we have in Jesus (Hymn 789)?

This arrangement is rated at an Beginner level, featuring authentic harmony across approximately 32 measures.

Does this score include complete piano chords and vocal lyrics?

Yes, the score includes full chord progression charts and complete vocal lyrics, ideal for solo piano, accompanying, and choir rehearsals.

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What a Friend we have in Jesus (Hymn 789)

Artist / Composer: Charles Crozat Converse

Key F Major

Meter 4/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 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! Verse 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. Verse 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.

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What a Friend we have in Jesus (Classic Hymn #789) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Prayer (Telling the Lord). Featuring lyric poetry by Joseph Scriven and musical setting by Charles Crozat Converse, this arrangement is composed in F Major (4/4 time, 8.7.8.7.D.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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