Joseph Scriven Death Cause and Date

Joseph Scriven's Death

Born (Birthday) September 10, 1819

Death Date August 10, 1886

Age of Death 66 years

Cause of Death Drowning

Profession Poet

The poet Joseph Scriven died at the age of 66. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Nineteenth-century Irish poet who is best remembered for “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” a verse that was set to music as a popular hymn.

He was born into a wealthy family in Banbridge, Ireland.