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

Oh what peace we often forfeit,

oh 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 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

thou wilt find a solace there