G C
1. What a friend we have in Jesus
G D
All our sins and griefs to bear
G C
What a privilege to carry
G D G
Everything to God in prayer
Am D G G7
*Oh what peace we often forfeit
C G Am D
Oh what needless pain we bear
G G7 C
All because we do not carry
G D G
Everything to God in prayer
G C
2. Have we trials and temptations
G D
Is there trouble anywhere
G C
We should never be discouraged
G D G
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Am D G G7
**Can we find a friend so faithful
C G Am D
Who will all our sorrows share
G G7 C
Jesus knows our every weakness
G D G
Take it to the Lord in prayer
G C
3. Are we weak and heavy laden
G D
Cumbered with a load of care
G C
Precious Saviour still our refuge
G D G
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Am D G G7
***Do thy friends despise forsake thee
C G Am D
Take it to the Lord in prayer
G G7 C
In His arms He'll take and shield thee
G D G
You will find a solace there
G D G
Take it to the Lord