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Text:What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Author:Joseph M. Scriven
Tune:FRIENDSHIP
Composer:Charles Crozat Converse

743. 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 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 (1855, alt.)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Prayer; Christ--All in all; Christ--Compassion of (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: FRIENDSHIP
Composer: Charles Crozat Converse (1868)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
Key: F Major
Notes: Alternate tune, hymn 652



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