C/E    F    G
C/E    F    G

[Verse 1]

C                         F
What a friend we have in Jesus
C/E               Am        G
All our sins and griefs to bear
C           C/E     F
What a privilege to carry
Dm    G              C
Everything to God in prayer

G                       C/E
Oh what peace we often forfeit
F                        Dm
Oh what needless pain we bear
C              C/E    F
All because we do not carry
Dm   G               C/E
Everything to God in prayer


[Turn]

C/E    F    G
C/E    F    G


[Verse 2]

C                      F
Have we trials and temptations
C/E              Am  G
Is there trouble anywhere
C               C/E    F
We should never be discouraged
Dm      G              C
Take it to the Lord in prayer

G                       C/E
Can we find a friend so faithful
F                        Dm
Who will all our sorrows share
C               C/E   F
Jesus knows our every weakness
Dm      G              C/E
Take it to the Lord in prayer


[Chorus]

C/E      F       G
Precious Jesus,  Lord and Friend
       C/E   F       G
I give everything to You
C/E       F          G
Shelter,  Shepherd,  Savior King
       C/E   F       G
I give everything to You


[Verse 3]

C                   F
Are we weak and heavy laden
C/E              Am     G
Cumbered with a load of care
C                C/E       F
Precious Savior, still our refuge
Dm      G              C
Take it to the Lord in prayer

G                          C/E
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee
F                      Dm
Take it to the Lord in prayer
C                  C/E     F
In His arms He'll take and shield thee
Dm        G             Am
Thou wilt find a solace there
Dm        G             C/E
Thou wilt find a solace there


[Chorus] - 2x

C/E      F       G
Precious Jesus,  Lord and Friend
       C/E   F       G
I give everything to You
C/E       F          G
Shelter,  Shepherd,  Savior King
       C/E   F       G
I give everything to You