What a friend we have in Jesus

 

What a Friend we have in Jesus,

All our sins and griefs to bear

What a privilege to carry

Everything to God in prayer

O what peace we often forfeit

O what needless pain we bear

All because we do not carry

Everything to God in prayer.

 

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  every weakness

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

 

 

Are we weak and heavy laden

Cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Saviour 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 will find a solace there.