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