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What A Friend We Have In Jesus
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Aug 1, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard performs the classic hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a beloved Christian song that encourages believers to bring all their worries, sins, and troubles to God through prayer. The lyrics emphasize the peace and comfort found in trusting Jesus, who is portrayed as a faithful friend who understands human weakness and shares in sorrow. The song gently reminds listeners that much needless pain and forfeited peace come from failing to pray. It offers reassurance and hope, urging people not to be discouraged but to take everything to the Lord in prayer.
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What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and grieves to bear
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Of what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptation
Is there trouble anywhere
We should never be discouraged
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Of what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.
Can we find up friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrow share
Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer...