C#                                   F#

1. What a friend we have in Jesus

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All our sins and griefs to bear

 C#                         F#

What a privilege to carry

C#         G#                C#

Everything to God in prayer

  D#m           G#                   C#  C#7

*Oh what peace we often forfeit

F#            C#                        D#m    G#

Oh what needless pain we bear

C#      C#7                     F#

All because we do not carry

C#       G#                      C#

Everything to God in prayer

     C#                                F#

2. Have we trials and temptations

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Is there trouble anywhere

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We should never be discouraged

C#         G#                     C#

Take it to the Lord in prayer

   D#m         G#                    C#   C#7

**Can we find a friend so faithful

 F#         C#                     D#m    G#

Who will all our sorrows share

 C#        C#7                   F#

Jesus knows our every weakness

C#        G#                   C#

Take it to the Lord in prayer

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3. Are we weak and heavy laden

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Cumbered with a load of care

 C#                                   F#

Precious Saviour still our refuge

 C#         G#                C#

Take it to the Lord in prayer

    D#m         G#                        C#   C#7

***Do thy friends despise forsake thee

 F#      C#                     D#m     G#

Take it to the Lord in prayer

C#      C#7                           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