Verse 1:
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What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear
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What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer
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O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear
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All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer


Verse 2:
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Have we trials and temptations, is there trouble anywhere
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We should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer
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Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share
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Jesus knows our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer


Verse 3:
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Are we weak and heavy laden cumbered with a load of care
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Precious Savior still our Refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer
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Do thy friends despise forsake thee, take it to the Lord in prayer
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In His arms He'll take and shield thee, thou wilt find a solace there


Verse 4:
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Blessed Savior Thou hast promised, Thou wilt all our burdens bear
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May we ever Lord be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer
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Soon in glory bright unclouded, there will be no need for prayer
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Rapture praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there