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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
F
About this Hymn
This hymn was written by Joseph Scriven in the nineteenth century from a life filled with suffering. Scriven penned the words to encourage his ailing mother and never intended anyone else to see it. It is a beautiful hymn reaching into our struggles, leading us to prayer, and ultimately to the Lord Jesus himself. It is helpful for both children and adults.
Lyrics
Verse 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. Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear— all because we do not carry ev'rything to God in prayer.
Verse 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.
Verse 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 wilt find a solace there.
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. Oh, what peace we often forfeit; oh, what needless pain we bear— all because we do not carry ev'rything to God in prayer.
Verse 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.
Verse 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 wilt find a solace there.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Joseph Scriven, ca. 1850
Music: Charles C. Converse, 1870
Music: Charles C. Converse, 1870