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541. What a Friend We Have in Jesus

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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 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
• Title: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
• Author: Joseph M. Scriven, 1819-1866
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 38:12
  ;
  Isaiah 53:4
  ;
  Matthew 11:28
  ;
  John 15:13-15
  ;
  Romans 12:12
  ;
  Ephesians 4:6
  ;
  James 5:13
  ;
  1 Peter 3:12
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Encouragement; Jesus Christ: Friend

Tune Information

• Name: ANNIE LOWERY
• Arranger: Valeria A. Foster
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: C Major
• Source: Traditional Celtic
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.