F Bb
1. What a friend we have in Jesus
F C
All our sins and griefs to bear
F Bb
What a privilege to carry
F C F
Everything to God in prayer
Gm C F F7
*Oh what peace we often forfeit
Bb F Gm C
Oh what needless pain we bear
F F7 Bb
All because we do not carry
F C F
Everything to God in prayer
F Bb
2. Have we trials and temptations
F C
Is there trouble anywhere
F Bb
We should never be discouraged
F C F
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Gm C F F7
**Can we find a friend so faithful
Bb F Gm C
Who will all our sorrows share
F F7 Bb
Jesus knows our every weakness
F C F
Take it to the Lord in prayer
F Bb
3. Are we weak and heavy laden
F C
Cumbered with a load of care
F Bb
Precious Saviour still our refuge
F C F
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Gm C F F7
***Do thy friends despise forsake thee
Bb F Gm C
Take it to the Lord in prayer
F F7 Bb
In His arms He'll take and shield thee
F C F
You will find a solace there
F C F
Take it to the Lord