What a Friend We Have In Jesus,

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all our sins and griefs to bear!

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What a privilege to carry

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everything to God in prayer!

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O what peace we often forfeit,

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O what needless pain we bear,

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All because we do not carry

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everything to God in prayer.

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Have we trials and temptations?

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Is there trouble anywhere?

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We should never be discouraged;

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take it to the Lord in prayer.

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Can we find a friend so faithful

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who will all our sorrows share?

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Jesus knows our every weakness;

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take it to the Lord in prayer.

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Are we weak and heavy laden,

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Cumbered with a load of care?

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Precious Savior, still our Refuge!

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Take it to the Lord in prayer.

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Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?

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Take it to the Lord in prayer.

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In His arms He’ll take and shield thee;

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Thou wilt find a solace there.

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