G                        C
What a friend we have in Jesus

G                            D7
All ours sins and grief's to bear

G                   C
What a privilege to carry

D7                   G
Everything to God in prayer

 
D7                    G
O what peace we often forfeit

C      G                D7
O what needless pain we bear

G                     C
All because we do not carry

D7                   G
Everything to God in prayer

 
                   C
Have we trials and temptations

G                   D7
Is there trouble anywhere

G                     C
We should never be discouraged

D7                     G
Take it to the Lord in prayer

 
D7                      G
Can we find a friend so faithful

C        G               D7
Who will all our sorrows share

G                     C
Jesus knows our every weakness

D7                     G
Take it to the Lord in prayer

 
                      C
Are we weak and heavy laden

G                       D7
Cumbered with a load of care

G                          C
Precious Savior still our refuge

D7                     G
Take it to the Lord in prayer

 
D7                             G
Do thy friends despise forsake thee

C          G           D7
Take it to the Lord in prayer

G                                 C
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee

D7                      G
Thou wilt find a solace there

 
G                        C
What a friend we have in Jesus

G                            D7
All ours sins and grief's to bear

G                   C
What a privilege to carry

D7                   G
Everything to God in prayer