What a friend we have in Jesus
From HymnsWithoutWords
Music
- Tune: Erie
- Meter: 87 87 D
- Style: Victorian Hymn
- Lyricist: Joseph Medlicott Scriven (1832 - 1918)
- Music and Lyrics Copyright Public Domain
- Performances Copyright © 2007 Richard M S Irwin. Certain rights reserved.
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Performance
- Composer: Charles Crozat Converse (1819 - 1886)
Available for use in worship
What a friend (Converse).mp3
Length: 2:11 Verses: 3
Album: Hymns Without Words Vol 2
Artist: Copyright Richard M S Irwin. Certain Rights Reserved
Lyrics
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.
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.
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
Blessed Saviour, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear
May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.
