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Text:What a friend we have in Jesus
Author:Joseph Scriven 1820-1886
Tune:CONVERSE
Composer:Charles Crozat Converse, 1832-1918

491. 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
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 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.

Text Information
First Line: What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: Joseph Scriven 1820-1886
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: General Hymns: Prayer and Penitence
Tune Information
Name: CONVERSE
Composer: Charles Crozat Converse, 1832-1918
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Key: F Major



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