THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(87.87.D) R. C. H. 701

by JOSEPH SCRIVEN, 1820 - 86

What a friend we have in Jesus
"Since we have confidence to enter the most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, let us draw near to God" Heb. 10:19-22
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.
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.
Are we weak and heavy-laden
Cumbered with a load of care?
Jesus only is our refuge:
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, Forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer
In His arms He'll take and shield thee;
Thou wilt find a solace there.