Hymn - What A Friend We Have In Jesus

capo on the 3rd fret
standard tuning

( verse 1 )

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what a friend we have in jesus , all our sins and griefs to bear! what A

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privilege to carry everything to god in prayer! oh , what peace we often

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forfeit , oh , what needless pain we bear all because we do not carry

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everything to god in prayer .

( verse 2 )

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have we trials and temptations? is there trouble anywhere? we should never

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be discouraged , take it to the lord in prayer . can we find a friend so

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faithful? who will all our sorrows share? jesus knows our every weakness ,

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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? precious

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savior , still our refuge – take it to the lord in prayer . do thy friends

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despise forsake thee? take it to the lord in prayer . in his arms he’ll

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take and shield thee , thou wilt find a solace there .