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
ev'rything 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 ev'ry weakness,
take it to the Lord in pray'r.
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 pray'r.
In his arms
he'll take and shield thee,
thou will find a solace there.