What A Friend We Have In Jesus Lyrics & Chords

written by Joseph Scrivens and Charles Converse

Verse 1

(D)What a friend we have in (G)Jesus

(D)All ours sins and grief's to (A)bear

(D)What a privilege to (G)carry

(D)Every(A)thing to God in (D)prayer

(A)O what peace we often (D)forfeit

(G)needless pain we (A)bear

(D)All because we do not (G)carry

(D)Every(A)thing to God in (D)prayer



Verse 2

(D)Have we trials and (G)temptations

(D)Is there trouble any(A)where

(D)We should never be dis(G)couraged

(D)Take it (A)to the Lord in (D)prayer

(A)Can we find a friend so (D)faithful

(G)Who will (D)all our sorrows (A)share

(D)Jesus knows our every (G)weakness

(D)Take it (A)to the Lord in (D)prayer.



Verse 3

(D)Are we weak and heavy (G)laden

(D)Cumbered with a load of (A)care

(D)Precious Savior still our (G)refuge

(D)Take it (A)to the Lord in (D)prayer 

(A)Do thy friends despise for(D)sake thee

(G)Take it (D)to the Lord in (A)prayer

(D)In His arms He’ll take and (G)shield thee

(D)Thou wilt (A)find a solace (D)there

   

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