What A Friend We Have In Jesus

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[Verse 1]

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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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Oh what peace we often forfeit
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Oh what needless pain we bear
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All because we do not carry
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Everything to God in prayer


[Turn]

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[Verse 2]

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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


[Chorus]

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Precious Jesus,  Lord and Friend
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I give everything to You
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Shelter,  Shepherd,  Savior King
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I give everything to You


[Verse 3]

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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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Thou wilt find a solace there


[Chorus] - 2x

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Precious Jesus,  Lord and Friend
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I give everything to You
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Shelter,  Shepherd,  Savior King
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I give everything to You