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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!
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Frisco, TX, United States
My wife left several months ago. Without Jesus I wouldn't have made it this far and I know I couldn't make it any more without Him. The third verse really spoke to me, dealing with the sadness and loneliness.
Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
What a sweet remembrance of what a great friend Jesus really is!
Warner Robins, GA, United States
I remember this song from childhood. It is so relevant to me now. God is so good in all things. I am so thankful for Jesus Christ. What a friend He truly is indeed.
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
I needed to hear this, this morning. I remember the words and singing it at church when I was a child. Thank you!
Hong Kong
Great song.
General Santos City, Socksargen, Philippines
Jesus is the only true Friend I have. He knows everything about me. He cares and protects me. He comforts me. He loves me enough to listen to everything I say. I take everything to Him in prayer!
Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
Until you are betrayed by human being you will realize that Jesus is the only reliable dependable and trustworthy friend.
Janagaon, Telangana, India
I have found a friend in Jesus who is everything to me. I share and take everything to Him. He is the only in Whom I trust.
Lagos, Nigeria
It's heart warming to listen to this evergreen song and believe that Jesus is the friend in deed.
Delhi, India
When I'm in need Jesus is the only friend whom I trust and believe... thank You Jesus. I love You billion billions.. Amen please carry me to Heaven....