What A Friend We Have In Jesus

What a friend we have in Jesus,<br />
All our sins and griefs to bear!<br />
What a privilege to carry<br />
Everything to God in prayer!<br />
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,<br />
Oh, what needless pain we bear,<br />
All because we do not carry<br />
Everything to God in prayer!<br />
Have we trials and temptations?<br />
Is there trouble anywhere?<br />
We should never be discouraged—<br />
Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br />
Can we find a friend so faithful,<br />
Who will all our sorrows share?<br />
Jesus knows our every weakness;<br />
Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br />
Are we weak and heavy-laden,<br />
Cumbered with a load of care?<br />
Precious Savior, still our refuge—<br />
Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br />
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?<br />
Take it to the Lord in prayer!<br />
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,<br />
Thou wilt find a solace there.<br />
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised<br />
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;<br />
May we ever, Lord, be bringing<br />
All to Thee in earnest prayer.<br />
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,<br />
There will be no need for prayer—<br />
Rapture, praise, and endless worship<br />
Will be our sweet portion there.