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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!
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.
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.
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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Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
While doing my devotion tonight this hymn came to my mind. O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pains we bear all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
Heard the song on radio, and how powerful the words are. oh what a Friend we have in Jesus
Enugu, Nigeria
We did our morning devotions and our hymn today was 'what a friend we have in Jesus' it really gave me peace.
New Berlin, WI, United States
Like others who have commented, the words “take it to the Lord in prayer” came to my mind late in the night. Reminded of the One who loves me most and best. Cares for my every need; even (and maybe especially) those that are heaviest on my heart. Father, thru your Son my Lord, I lay the cares of my heart before you. Grant me Peace and guidance from the Holy Spirt this day. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
London, United Kingdom
Before getting up, early morning, wife just gone to work, reflecting on all the mistakes in my life and my worries about getting things right, I was asking Jesus, who I am learning to think of as a friend (not just “The Lord Jesus Christ in Glory”), for help, and this song crept into my mind, and I decided this was from God so I looked up the lyrics and read them and was encouraged. I also read all the wonderful comments about how it is still helping so many people day by day. How I wish and pray I had helped my children, and that God will help me help my children, love to seek His help also.
Paterson, NJ, United States
I woke in the night, this song came into my spirit. I found the words and sang it. Oh what confronts it brought to my soul. Love the song. Jesus is dearest friend.
Ikeji, Osun, Nigeria
Thank You Lord for this inspiration song, when took my problem from my working place, marriage issue and delayed of glory to him in prayer, he settled me and am glad today.
Ontario, Canada
Comfort and peace come from remembering His friendship His strength — I just sang this hymn to my frustrated son, to remind him of peace through prayer, and doing it brought peace again to both our hearts.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Praise the Lord,
Thank you for having the words available. It has ministered to me in a time of need.
Blessings to you.
Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria
Oh what peace we often forget, oh what needless pain we bear!! Lord help us to know you are ever ready to hear us as we carry every of our burden to you in prayer.