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 bear,
All
because we do not carry
Everything
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
Savior, 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.