1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
ev’rything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
ev’rything to God in prayer.
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 ev’ry weakness—
take it to the Lord in prayer!
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.
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
First Line:
What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 520
Song Key: F
Language: English
Authors: Joseph M. Scriven, ca. 1855
Tune Name: CONVERSE
Themes: Prayer
Composer: Charles A. Converse, 1868
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