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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René Prins

Joure, Friesland, Netherlands

There exists another verse:

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised

Thou wilt all our burdens bear;

May we ever, Lord, be bringing

All to Thee in earnest prayer.

Soon in glory bright, unclouded,

There will be no need for prayer—

Rapture, praise, and endless worship

Will be our sweet portion there.


Rachel Fendrich

Unadilla, Nebraska, United States

I play this for the beginning of church.


Linda Clemens

Prescott, AZ, United States

So love this song. Brings back childhood memories. Sang this in church when I was a young girl. What a message, "What a friend we have in Jesus and that we can take everything to Him in prayer. Amazing!


Dennis

Nairobi, Kenya

All the praise to Jesus the son of the living God. I love the song


Chukwunonso Ukanwoke

I Love this song, it ministers to me and reminded me of what I must do... And guess what? I have done that which I ought to do.... I Love you dear Jesus.


Martha Trulington

Kindersley, Sk, Canada

Praise the Lord. He is willing to listen to our prayers


Peter Waswa

Kitale, Kenya

Glory to Jesus, take it to Him in prayer, Amen.


Oluwabunmi Susanah

FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

Thank God for this hymn... its works like magic it brought healing and comfort to my soul... This is what I needed the most at this time.


Stacye

Denton, Texas, United States

Very great hymn. I remember singing this as a child.


Jerusha P.S. Barnabas

Bangalore, India

Amen!! Take it to the LORD in prayer.

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