What a Friend we have in Jesus

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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!
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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.
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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.
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Lipontso Manda

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. I've just recognized some of the signs from my lovely aunt. I am humbled and enlightened. I can cultivate a more caring approach. Demonstrate patience and more peace towards her demands. Thanks a million


Sam Sahayadhas

Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Jesus is the only Friend who will be always with us.

Can anyone highlight the circumstance in which the song was written by the author?


Vicky

Adidogome, Lome, Togo

A very motivating song


Oruni

Kampala, Uganda

Wow so blessed with this Lyric


Levi

Enugu, Nigeria

This Hymn has being my comforter as I keep on singing it over and over when ever am down. I thank God for giving men the insight to come up with a beautiful hymn like this .... Jesus my friend and my everything.


Dave Harper

Aurora, CO, United States

Every time I read these lyrics, I am moved to tears.


Kamani Paul

Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

Glad that Jesus is a Friend. The beautiful and holy Lamb of God 😊


Habila Musa

Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

I honestly been touched by this song which is for me a landmark on my journey to salvation. Mostly people misconstrue who Jesus really is, no matter how they see him, he's what this song rightly says He is, a friend in need, a saviour, he bears my load of burdens anytime, he hears prayers and answers them. And just more than all these.


Titus Samaila

Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Truely, there no friend like Jesus


Robert William Gordon

Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands

So often I thank God for giving men the inspiration to write such beautiful songs of praise and thanksgiving. I really love how men have written songs from scripture such as Keith Green's song from the 23 Psalms. So often I will sing to the Lord before I start to pray.

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