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!

O what peace we often forfeit,

   O 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 wilt find a solace there.