What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Album: Amazing Grace (1868)
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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

    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

    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 your friends despise forsake you?
    Take it to the Lord in prayer
    In his arms he'll take and shield you
    you will find a solace there Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Rich from Portsmouth, NhMy Japanese wife is watching a (Japanese) video with the Friend/Jesus tune playing over + over in the background!
  • Terry from Willmar, MnYou can sing the words to the hymn to the melody of "The Rose".
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