20185. WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
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3 portions
Verse 1
What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear; What a privilege to carry ev-’rything to God in prayer. O what peace we often forfeit O what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry ev ’rything to God in prayer.
Verse 2
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 ev’ry weakness: Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Verse 3
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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Other Hymnals & Arrangements
| Hymnal | # | Hymn Title | Key / Meter / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFWR | 069 |
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
|
F • 4/4 |
| HFWS | 1096 |
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
|
F • 4/4 |
| eChoice | 21303 |
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
|
Ab • 3/4 |
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