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Joseph Scriven, described as one who lived the Christian life of service to his fellows, was born at Ballymoney Lodge, Banbridge on the 10th of September 1819. His father was Captain John Scriven of the Royal Marines; His mother was Jane Medlicott, sister of a Wiltshire Vicar, the Rev. Joseph Medlicott whom her son was named after.
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is a Christian hymn originally written by preacher Joseph M. Scriven as a poem in 1855 to comfort his mother, who was living in Ireland while he was in Canada. [2] Scriven originally published the poem anonymously, and only received full credit for it in the 1880s. [ 3 ]
Charles Crozat Converse (October 7, 1832 – October 18, 1918) was an American attorney who also worked as a composer of church songs. He is notable for setting to music the words of Joseph Scriven to become the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". [1]
Lukas Media LLC (FishFlix), released the full-length documentary Friends in Jesus DVD, The stories and Hymns of Cecil Frances Alexander and Joseph Scriven in 2011. The 45 minute documentary movie talks about the life of Cecil Frances Alexander and her influence on Christian hymns.
Scriven is a surname, and may refer to: Aubrey Scriven (1904–1988) English professional footballer. Augustine Scriven (1852–1916) Anglican priest. Charles Scriven (born 1945) Seventh-day Adventist theologian. Dominic Scriven (born 1963) British investor. Edward Scriven (1775–1841) English engraver.
Jane Scriven was my ggGrandmother and the little sister of Joseph SCriven. The world seems unaware that she existed, so I just created a blog to visit about her and the work I've done on our family history. I attempted to put the name and link of my blog at the very bottom of Joseph's page as an External link but you have deleted it.
The Worshipful Company of Scriveners is an ancient Livery Company of the City of London.Originally known as the Mysterie of the Writers of the Court Letter and, since its incorporation, as the Master Wardens and Assistants of the Company of Scrivenors of the Cittie of London [], the Scriveners' Company remains one of the few City livery companies continuing to influence professional standards ...
[2] [4] He and first wife, Bertha Bragg Scriven, purchased the property in 1893 and lived there with their two daughters, Elizabeth and Katherine, there. [2] In 1901, Scriven hired the architect Henry Simpson and the builder Charles A. Langley to build an addition at the north side of the house. [2]