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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Gia

Houston, Texas, United States

I was thinking about prayer and how greatful I am to be able to talk to God when a line from this song came to mind. "What a prevailige to carry..." I love the Holy Spirit and how He brings thinks to the front of our minds. I don't even remember the last time I sang this song. I will sing it today with a joyful heart. God is good.


Diana

Charlotte, NC, United States

This song popped into my head this morning as I was reading scripture. I love all the old hymns; they are filled with powerful messages.


Pearl Anglow

Accra, Takoradi, Ghana

Anytime I sing this song it help me to know am not alone and that I have a friend who care and love me soo much. Thank You Jesus for being there for me. Amen.


Ada

Lagos, Abia, Nigeria

Am so glad the Lord just encourage me with this song now, letting me know He is willing and able to deliver me even without anybody's help! Thank You Jesus, a friend that don't complain or feel disturb. He never gives an excuse and can never give up on me. You are LOVE my SAVIOR.


Beverly Saefooa

Honiara, Malaita, Solomon Islands

This song inspires me a lot, lots of time I've wondered away thinking about how am gonna deal with all my problems, without realizing that a true friend is always there to listen, to heal, to comfort, to forgive and is faithful, loving us unconditionally.


Prince

Cranston, RI, United States

During devotion this morning, this song just pop out of my head. Looking at the words now it just what I need at this moment. These words appear so alive now than ever. Thank Jesus for the friends You are. This makes me feel also sad for those who don't know Him. The world can be a cruel place but Jesus is the shield we all need to carry on. Amen.


Dorcas T. Adesanya

London, England, United Kingdom

Thank You Jesus that we can take all our burdens to You and You can bear them all in Jesus Name Amen. Oh Lord pour upon us spirit of prayer and supplication in Jesus Name Amen. Thanks for uploading this song and God bless you all. Shalom!!!


Lilian

All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. Yes, this is very difficult for us humans and I really don't know why.

But truly that's the end of all our problems and sorrows because there is no one faithful like Him.

Thank You Lord.


Lacy

What an encouragement this was to me. I am going through a difficult time right now, and this was laid on my heart last night as I was going to bed. I woke up this morning with it in mind and was glad to be able to sing along to start my day!


Kathy Ressel

Rocky Mount, Missouri, United States

This song I grew up with...listening to my Grandmother play it on the piano and hearing the lyrics in Church was extremely comforting...I want my family and grandchildren to know and love this beautiful song...and plant it in there hearts. I always have tears when I hear it, because what Christ has done for us.

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