Advent Hymnals

320. WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

Church Hymnal 1941,

Major Key: F

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!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit;
Oh, 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?
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.
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    Title What a Friend We Have in Jesus
    Key F Major
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    First Line What a friend we have in Jesus
    Author Joseph M. Scriven
    Year 1941
    Composer Charles C. Converse
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    Subjects The Christian Life: Meditation and Prayer
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