G
C
What a friend we have in Jesus,
G
D
All our sins and griefs to bear!
G
C
What a privilege to carry
G
D
G
Everything to God in prayer
Am
G
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
C
G
D
Oh, what needless pain we bear
G
C
all because we do not carry
G
D
G
everything to God in prayer.
G
C
Have we trials and temptations?
G
D
Is there trouble anywhere?
G
C
We should never be discouraged,
G
D
G
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Am
G
Can we find a friend so faithful?
C
G
D
Who will all our sorrows share?
G
C
Jesus knows our every weakness,
G
D
G
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
G
C
Are we weak and heavy laden,
G
D
Cumbered with a load of care?
G
C
Precious Savior, still our refuge
G
D
G
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Am
G
Do thy friends despise forsake thee?
C
G
D
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
G
C
In His arms He'll take and shield thee,
G
D
G
Thou wilt find a solace there.
G
C
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
G
D
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
G
C
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
G
D
G
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Am
G
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
C
G
D
There will be no need for prayer—
G
C
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
G
D
G
Will be our sweet portion there.