Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#332

332. 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 heaven-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despite, 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
• Author: J. Scriven, 1820-1886
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Anxious Care; Cares: Anxious; Christ: Friend; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism; Friend: Jesus our; God: Friend; Prayer: Blessings of; Heavy-laden, the; Jesus (See also Christ): Friend

Tune Information

• Name: FRIENDSHIP
• Composer: Charles C. Converse, 1834-
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: F Major or modal