| Text: | What a Friend We Have in Jesus |
| Author: | Joseph M. Scriven |
| Tune: | CONVERSE |
| Composer: | Charles C. Converse |
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: | ; ; |
| 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 |