
Author: Joseph Scriven Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #343 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 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!
O what peace we often forfeit!
O what needless pain 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.
Amen. Topics: Worship Prayer and Praise; Names and Office of Christ Friend; Comfort; Thanksgiving; Trials Languages: English Tune Title: WHAT A FRIEND
What a Friend We Have in Jesus