Text:What a friend we have in Jesus
Tune:TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER
Composer:C. C. Converse

244. What a friend we have in Jesus

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!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pains 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 every weakness--
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3 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 wilt find a solace there.

Text Information
First Line: What a friend we have in Jesus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1895
Tune Information
Name: TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER
Composer: C. C. Converse
Key: F Major or modal



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