##(Verse 1)
 What a friend we have in
 Jesus,
 All ours 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!

##(Verse 2)
 Have we trials and tem
ptations?
 Is there trouble an
ywhere?
 We should never be di
scouraged,
 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.

##(Verse 3)
 Are we weak and heavy
 laden,
 Cumbered with a load of
 care?
 Precious Saviour still our
 refuge;
 Take it to the Lord in
 prayer.
 Do thy friends despise fo
rsake thee?
 Take it
 to the Lord in
 prayer!
 In His arms He'll take and
 shield thee;
 Thou wilt find a solace
 there.