C F
1. What a friend we have in Jesus
C G
All our sins and griefs to bear
C F
What a privilege to carry
C G C
Everything to God in prayer
Dm G C C7
*Oh what peace we often forfeit
F C Dm G
Oh what needless pain we bear
C C7 F
All because we do not carry
C G C
Everything to God in prayer
C F
2. Have we trials and temptations
C G
Is there trouble anywhere
C F
We should never be discouraged
C G C
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Dm G C C7
**Can we find a friend so faithful
F C Dm G
Who will all our sorrows share
C C7 F
Jesus knows our every weakness
C G C
Take it to the Lord in prayer
C F
3. Are we weak and heavy laden
C G
Cumbered with a load of care
C F
Precious Saviour still our refuge
C G C
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Dm G C C7
***Do thy friends despise forsake thee
F C Dm G
Take it to the Lord in prayer
C C7 F
In His arms He'll take and shield thee
C G C
You will find a solace there
C G C
Take it to the Lord