"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" ([1868]; 1876)
Words by Joseph Medlicott Scriven (1819-1886), 1855
Music by Charles Crozat Converse (1832-1918), 1868

[New York:] Biglow & Main
[Source: reprinted as #412 in
"Praise! Our Songs and Hymns" (1979);
and "Gospel Hymns No. 2"
by Philip Paul Bliss and Ira David Sankey,
on page 59, published by Biglow & Main]

1. What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear?
Jesus knows our ev’ry weakness—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

2. 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 ev’ry weekness—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still 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.