What A Friend We Have in Jesus
By: Joseph M. Scriven
Key: Bb
Verse 1: Bb Eb Bb F What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer F F7 Bb Eb Bb/D Bb F O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer Verse 2: Bb Eb Bb F Have we trials and temptations, is there trouble anywhere Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb We should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer F F7 Bb Eb Bb/D Bb F Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb Jesus knows our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer Verse 3: Bb Eb Bb F Are we weak and heavy laden cumbered with a load of care Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb Precious Savior still our Refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer F F7 Bb Eb Bb/D Bb F Do thy friends despise forsake thee, take it to the Lord in prayer Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb In His arms He'll take and shield thee, thou wilt find a solace there Verse 4: Bb Eb Bb F Blessed Savior Thou hast promised, Thou wilt all our burdens bear Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb May we ever Lord be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer F F7 Bb Eb Bb/D Bb F Soon in glory bright unclouded, there will be no need for prayer Bb Eb Bb/F F Bb Rapture praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there