Intro: D G D A

Verse 1:
D                        G         D                         A
What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear!
D                   G      D       A           D
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
A                     D         G          D            A
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
D                     G       D      A           D
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!

Verse 2:
D                      G            D                 A
Have we trials and temptations?  Is there trouble anywhere?
D                  G               D        A              D
We should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer.
A                       D         G           D              A
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
D                    G          D         A             D
Jesus know our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer.

Verse 3:
D                      G         D                     A
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
D                          G          D        A          D
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
A                        D             G         D             A
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer.
D                           G           D            A            D
In His arms He'll take and shield thee, thou wilt find a solace there.
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