Intro: D G D A

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

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

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