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 And 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 Precious Jesus, more than friend I give everything to You Shelter, Shepherd, Savior, King I give everything to You Are we weak and heavy-laden Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge Take it to the Lord in prayer And do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer And in His arms He'll take and shield thee Thou will find a solace there And thou will find a solace there Precious Jesus, more than friend I give everything to You Shelter, Shepherd, Savior, King I give everything to You