Hymns of Promise ‎#52

52. 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
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 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 M. Scriven, 1819-1886
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Praise to Christ

Tune Information

• Name: CONVERSE
• Composer: Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: F Major