
Author: Rev. Joseph Scriven Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #107 (1929) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: What a Friend we have in Jesus Lyrics: 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!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O 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.
Topics: Jesus Christ Savior Languages: English Tune Title: CONVERSE
What a Friend