Author: J. Scriven, 1820-1886 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #332 (1917) Lyrics: 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 heaven-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despite, 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: Anxious Care; Cares Anxious; Christ Friend; The Church and the Kingdom of God Evangelism; Friend Jesus our; God Friend; Prayer Blessings of ; Heavy-laden, the; Jesus (See also Christ) Friend Languages: English Tune Title: FRIENDSHIP
What a Friend we have in Jesus