Chorus / Description : The song What a Friend We Have in Jesus highlights the importance of taking our burdens and troubles to God in prayer. It emphasizes Jesus' faithfulness and understanding of our weaknesses as a friend. The lyrics are not directly quoted from the Bible but are inspired by biblical teachings on prayer and seeking support from Jesus in times of need.
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.
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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.
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What a friend we have in Jesus