Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#116

116. 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!
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?
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 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 M. Scriven (ca. 1855)
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28-30
  ;
  John 15:1-16
  ;
  Philippians 4:1-9
• Topic: Jesus Christ, Our Lord: Person of Christ; Funeral

Tune Information

• Name: CONVERSE
• Composer: Charles C. Converse
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Key: F Major or modal