Author: Joseph Medlicott Scriven, 1819-86 Hymnal: Together in Song #590 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Assurance; Consolation; Dévotion; Funerals; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Prayer; Temptation Lyrics: 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?
Jesus is our only 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. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENWERN
What a friend we have in Jesus