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 Saviour still our refuge;

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do thy friends dispise forsake thee?

Take it to the Lord in Prayer!

In His arms He'll take and shield thee;

Thou wilt find a solace there.