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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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Croydon, Surrey, United Kingdom
The hymn lifts me when I'm downcast.
Attleboro, MA, United States
I hear church bells in a local church play this frequently when I'm outside. I remembered the tune and the name of the song from when I was young! How comforting to know that I can release my fears to the Lord and that Jesus will forever be my friend. What a great reminder! Amen!!
Houston, Texas, United States
There can never be a friend as Jesus. We only need to do our part in acknowledging, obeying and trusting Him, and the rests will be success stories.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
This song gives me courage and strength. My Real friend is Jesus.
Nbo
God never gets tired of hearing from us. What a friend we have!
Arvada, Colorado, United States
This song will never grow old in tune or meaning.
Thank you!
With His heart,
Pam Aden
Lagos, Nigeria
Jesus is the true friend that every Christian need at all times, in all seasons. He never fails.
Kampala, Uganda
Even with trial and temptation He is a friend.
GA, United States
Jesus is my friend! No matter the time of day, no matter the depth of my problems—He is always here to hold me and reassure me of His love. I love God!
N. Chesterfield, VA, United States
How awesome it is to have Jesus, God's beloved son as a friend. A friend that sits at GOD'S right hand. A friend that you can confide in. A friend that you can count on to meet you at the point of you needs. A friend that loves you.