what a friend we have in jesus
D G
What a friend we have in Jesus,
D A
All ours sins and griefs to bear,
D G
What a privilege to carry
D A D
Everything to God in prayer!
A D
O what peace we often forfeit,
G D A
O what needless pain we bear,
D G
All because we do not carry
D A D
Everything to God in prayer!
D G
Have we trials and temptations?
D A
Is there trouble anywhere?
D G
We should never be discouraged;
D A D
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
A D
Can we find a friend so faithful
G D A
Who will all our sorrows share?
D G
Jesus knows our every weakness;
D A D
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
D G
Are we weak and heavy laden,
D A
Cumbered with a load of care?
D G
Precious Saviour still our refuge;
D A D
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
A D
Do thy friends despise forsake thee?
G D A
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
D G
In His arms He·ll take and shield thee;
D A D
Thou wilt find a solace there.
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Written by Joseph Medlicott Scriven, 1855