The great hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” depicts a rich understanding of God forged through times of loss and loneliness. The hymn’s lyricist was a native of Dublin, Ireland, a man named Joseph Scriven (1820-1886). This is part of his story. https://youtu.be/tKjUoE2fack A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother....