Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#742

742. 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 God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit;
oh, 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?
Precious Savior, still our refuge --
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will 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 Scriven, 1820-1886
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: CONVERSE
• Composer: Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
• Key: F Major