What A Friend We Have In Jesus

 

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Intro: D G D A

Verse 1:
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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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Ev'rything to God in pray’r!

Chorus 1:
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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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Ev'rything to God in prayer!

Verse 2:
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Have we trials and temptations?
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Is there trouble anywhere?
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We should never be discouraged, 
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Take it to the Lord in prayer:

Chorus 2:
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Can we find a friend so faithful
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Who will all our sorrows share?
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Jesus Knows our every weakness,
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Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Chorus 2:
A                                   D
Can we find a friend so faithful
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Who will all our sorrows share?
D                               G
Jesus Knows our every weakness,
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Take it to the Lord in prayer.