B E
1. What a friend we have in Jesus
B F#
All our sins and griefs to bear
B E
What a privilege to carry
B F# B
Everything to God in prayer
C#m F# B B7
*Oh what peace we often forfeit
E B C#m F#
Oh what needless pain we bear
B B7 E
All because we do not carry
B F# B
Everything to God in prayer
B E
2. Have we trials and temptations
B F#
Is there trouble anywhere
B E
We should never be discouraged
B F# B
Take it to the Lord in prayer
C#m F# B B7
**Can we find a friend so faithful
E B C#m F#
Who will all our sorrows share
B B7 E
Jesus knows our every weakness
B F# B
Take it to the Lord in prayer
B E
3. Are we weak and heavy laden
B F#
Cumbered with a load of care
B E
Precious Saviour still our refuge
B F# B
Take it to the Lord in prayer
C#m F# B B7
***Do thy friends despise forsake thee
E B C#m F#
Take it to the Lord in prayer
B B7 E
In His arms He'll take and shield thee
B F# B
You will find a solace there
B F# B
Take it to the Lord