What A Friend We Have In Jesus

<p>What a friend we have in Jesus<br/>All our sins and grief to bear<br/>What a privilege to carry<br/>Everything to God in prayer<br/><br/>Oh, what peace we often forfeit<br/>Oh, what needless pain we bear<br/>All because we do not carry<br/>Everything to God in prayer<br/><br/>Have we trials and temptations?<br/>Is there trouble anywhere?<br/>We should never be discouraged<br/>Take it to the Lord in prayer<br/><br/>Can we find a friend so faithful<br/>Who will all our sorrows share?<br/>Jesus knows our every weakness<br/>Take it to the Lord in prayer<br/>Are we weak and heavy-laden<br/>Cumbered with a load of care?<br/>Precious Savior still our refuge<br/>Take it to the Lord in prayer<br/><br/>Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?<br/>Take it to the Lord in prayer<br/>In His arms He&#x27;ll take and shield thee<br/>Thou wilt find a solace there<br/><br/>Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised<br/>Thou wilt all our burdens bear<br/>May we ever, Lord, be bringing<br/>All to Thee in earnest prayer<br/><br/>Soon in glory bright, unclouded<br/>There will be no need for prayer<br/>Rapture, praise and endless worship<br/>Will be our sweet portion there