What a Friend We Have In Jesus

What a friend we have in Jesus

All our sins and griefs to bear

What a privilege to carry

Everything to God in prayer

Oh, what peace we often forfeit

Oh, 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

Do your friends despise, forsake you

Take it to the Lord in prayer

And in His arms, He'll take and shield you

You will find a solace there

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

Be our sweet portion there