308. 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;
What a privilege to 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 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.

4. Blessed Jesus, you have promised
You will all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to you in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory, bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer;
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Shall be our sweet portion there.

Text Information
First Line: What a friend we have in Jesus
Title: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Author: Joseph Scriven
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture:
Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 21
Notes: Text by Canadian preacher-poet Joseph Scriven, sts. 1–3 from Social Hymns Original and Selected (1865), st. 4 from Songs of Pilgrimage (1886).
Tune Information
Name: CONVERSE
Composer: Charles Converse (1870)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Incipit: 55653 116
Key: F Major or modal
Notes: Tune CONVERSE by American composer-compiler Charles Converse, from his collection Silver Wings (1870).



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