Joseph Scriven - Otonabee Township, ON
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Gravesite of Joseph Scriven, creator of the hymn "What A Friend We Have in Jesus".
Waymark Code: WMT3D1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/18/2016
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Grave of Joseph Scriven, locates in the family plot near Pengelly Landing in Otonabee Township.
He is noted for writing the hymn "What a Friend We Have In Jesus".
The handsome granite marker was erected in 1919. It reads:
"What a friend we have in Jesus.
All our sins and griefs to bear.
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Oh, what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God on prayer."
The base reads:
Monument was erected to the memory of
JOSEPH MEDLICOTT SCRIVEN, B.A.
By lovers of his hymn which is engraved above
And is his best memorial
Born at Seapatrick, Co. Down, Ireland Sep 10, 1819
Emigrated to Canada 1844
Entered into rest at Bewdley, Rice Lake Aug 10, 1886
And buried here.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
In keeping with his unassuming lifestyle, the monument is located directly next to his actual burial stone, consisting of a simple hand inscription of "Joseph Scriven".
Description:
Joseph Scriven was born in Ireland and later emigrated to Canada. He was a deeply religious man, who worked as a tutor.
He wrote several poems and religious psalms. The most famous of these was what is familiarly known as "What A friend We Have in Jesus".
Date of birth: 09/10/1819
Date of death: 08/10/1886
Area of notoriety: Religion
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Daylight hours.
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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