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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. 
 
 
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 weakness: 
Take it to the Lord in prayer. 
 
Are we weak and heavy laden, 
Cumbered with a load of care? 
Jesus only is 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.