1  What a Friend we have in Jesus,

       All our sins and griefs to bear!

    What a privilege to carry

       Everything to God in prayer!

    O what peace we often forfeit,

       O what needless pain we bear,

    All because we do not carry

       Everything to God in prayer!

 2  Have we trials and temptations?

       Is there trouble anywhere?

    We should never be discouraged,

       Take it to the Lord in prayer.

    Can we find a friend so faithful

       Who will all our sorrows share?

    Jesus knows our every weakness,

       Take it to the Lord in prayer.

 3  Are we weak and heavy-laden,

       Cumbered with a load of care?

    Precious Savior, still our refuge —

       Take it to the Lord in prayer;

    Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?

       Take it to the Lord in prayer;

    In His arms He'll take and shield thee,

       Thou wilt find a solace there.