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WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

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.

Joseph Scriven 1819 - 1886

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WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

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 every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Joseph Scriven 1819 - 1886

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WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Saviour! Still our refuge! Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do thy friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer;

In his arms he’ll take and shield you; You will find a solace there.

Joseph Scriven 1819 - 1886

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