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44. He Shall Cover Thee

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!

Refrain:
He shall cover thee with his feathers
And under his wings shalt thou trust;
He shall cover thee with his feathers
And under his wings shalt thou trust.

2 O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer. [Refrain]

3 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
Take it to the Lord in prayer. [Refrain]

4 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. [Refrain]

5 Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?—
Precious Saviour, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer. [Refrain]

6 Do your 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. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: What a Friend we have in Jesus
Title: He Shall Cover Thee
Refrain First Line: He shall cover thee with his feathers
Language: English
Publication Date: 1900
Tune Information
Name: [What a Friend we have in Jesus]
Composer: C. Austin Miles



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