WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

Lyrics

Verse 1
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 bare
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer

Verse 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

Verse 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 your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he’ll take and shield you
You will find a solace there

Sample Introduction

What a privilege we have, that we can carry everything to God in prayer! He knows our pain, he knows our trials, he knows every temptation. Let us take our burdens to him in this song, and rejoice in his peace.