Text:What a friend we have in Jesus
Author:Joseph Medlicott Scriven, 1819-1886
Tune:WHAT A FRIEND (CONVERSE)
Composer:Charles Crozat Converse, 1832-1918

727. What a friend we have in Jesus

1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
ev'rything to him 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!

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!

3 Are we weak and heavy-laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Jesus only is 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.

Text Information
First Line: What a friend we have in Jesus
Title: What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: Joseph Medlicott Scriven, 1819-1886
Meter: 87 87 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Grace and Providence; Year A: Easter 2; Year B: Proper 24 (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: WHAT A FRIEND (CONVERSE)
Composer: Charles Crozat Converse, 1832-1918
Meter: 87 87 D
Key: F Major



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