What A Friend We
Have In Jesus
What a Friend we
have in Jesus, all our sins and grief's 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.
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.
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 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.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens
bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest
prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for
prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion
there.
Written by Joseph Medlicott Scriven, 1855
Scriven
wrote this hymn to comfort his mother,
who was across the sea from him
in Ireland.
It was originally published anonymously,
and Scriven
did not receive full credit for almost 30 years.
Performed by Merle Haggard
