Joseph M. Scriven & Charles C. Convers Public Domain 27714 Christ: Love/Mercy Fruit: Peace/Comfort [V1] .D G D A What a friend we have in Jesus, All ours sins and griefs to bear; .D G A D What a privilege to carry, Everything to God in prayer! .A D G D A O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear; .D G A D All because we do not carry, Everything to God in prayer! [V2] .D G D A Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? .D G A D We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. .A D G D A Can we find a friend so faithful? Who will all our sorrows share? .D G A D Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer. [V3] .D G D A Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? .D G A D Precious Saviour still our refuge; Take it to the Lord in prayer. .A D G D A Do thy friends despise forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! .D G A D In His arms He’ll take and shield thee; Thou wilt find a solace there.