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 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 ev'ry weakness--
    take it to the Lord in prayer.


3    Are we weak and heavy-laden,
    cumbered with a load of care?
    Precious Savior, 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.