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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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East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
This morning I woke up from sleep with this hymn on my lips. I was hearing it inside of myself - hard to describe. I experienced such a relief from a deeply troubling period in my life. Remarkable! I was so moved that I researched the history of the hymn and for the first time came to terms with its power to heal. Yes, what a friend we have in Jesus!
Oshogbo, Osun, Nigeria
My favorite song...... because thoroughly there is no one like Jesus.
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Jesus is a friend for all seasons and at all times. Once He’s your friend He’s truly your friend. He will never leave you nor forsake you. What a friend!
Nairobi, Kenya
This song came to me when I was praying this morning. I've been anxious and troubled about several things. Today I told the Lord that it's too much for me to bear and I want to give it all to Him. He is a faithful friend. I know He will carry me through this season.
White Rock, B.C. V4B 3T2, Canada
Today the Lord has reminded me this is His narrative for me, not the threatening illness facing my wife. My narrative is Him, all He is and that I belong to the greatest Friend!
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Thanks for the great thing of songs provided.
Lancaster, TX, United States
Just a great big "THANK YOU" because we know the songs but need to live the words.
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Being abandoned and forgotten by those I called friends, I was reminded of this precious hymn. It helped me to remember who my REAL friend is, and most importantly, to seek Him out for my comfort and refuge, rather than others.
I hope someone readng this, who is hurt and feels forgotten, will make the effort to call upon Jesus for help. I guarantee that, if you truly seek Him, He will answer your call and set you free.
North Carolina, United States
I hope this is an encouragement to you all as well.
Luke 11:5-8
5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend
me three loaves;
6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot
rise and give thee.
8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and
give him as many as he needeth.
Friendship is a key component in our prayer life. This is true from two aspects. One is concerning the relationships we have
with those we pray for, and the other is regarding our relationship with God. In these verses in Luke, Jesus begins to address
both of these aspects.
* I was searching and found a link, but it won't let me post the link. if you google search "LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY" hopefully you will find it too.
I found comfort and encouragement reading through the comments here.
Thank You Lord Jesus for being my friend!
Nairobi, Kenya
My son and I found solace in the Lord after we were neglected. The song encourages in every situation we go through.