What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Text: Joseph M. Scriven, 1820-1886


1. 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.

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 every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.

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.

Joseph M. Scriven, 1820-1886 ..This man lived a time in the town of my birth and also is buried near there in his passing from this life...There is a monument there I saw it and was glad that a man of God came from my home town. I am blessed by these words as they lift and remind me of Him and His saving and delivering power!

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AMEN! I love to sing that song...