What a friend we have in Jesus
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1. What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs
to bear!
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What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
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O what peace we often forfeit,
o what needless pain we bear,
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all because
we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
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2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
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We should never be
discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer.
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Can we find a friend so
faithful who will all our sorrows share?
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Jesus knows our every
weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer.
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3. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
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Precious Savior,
still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
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Do your friends despise,
forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
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In His arms He'll take and
shield you, you will find a solace there.
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4. Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou
wilt all our burdens bear,
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may we ever, Lord, be bringing
all to Thee in earnest prayer.
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Soon in glory bright unclouded
there will be no need for prayer,
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rapture, praise and endless
worship will be our sweet portion there.
(capo 1st) (Loretta Lynn
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