[Intro]

C/E F G
C/E F G

[Verse 1]

C F
What a friend we have in Jesus
C/E Am G
All our sins and griefs to bear
C C/E F
What a privilege to carry
Dm G C
Everything to God in prayer

G C/E
Oh what peace we often forfeit
F Dm
Oh what needless pain we bear
C C/E F
All because we do not carry
Dm G C/E
Everything to God in prayer

[Turn]

C/E F G
C/E F G

[Verse 2]

C F
Have we trials and temptations
C/E Am G
Is there trouble anywhere
C C/E F
We should never be discouraged
Dm G C
Take it to the Lord in prayer

G C/E
Can we find a friend so faithful
F Dm
Who will all our sorrows share
C C/E F
Jesus knows our every weakness
Dm G C/E
Take it to the Lord in prayer

[Chorus]

C/E F G
Precious Jesus, Lord and Friend
C/E F G
I give everything to You
C/E F G
Shelter, Shepherd, Savior King
C/E F G
I give everything to You

[Verse 3]

C F
Are we weak and heavy laden
C/E Am G
Cumbered with a load of care
C C/E F
Precious Savior, still our refuge
Dm G C
Take it to the Lord in prayer

G C/E
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee
F Dm
Take it to the Lord in prayer
C C/E F
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee
Dm G Am
Thou wilt find a solace there
Dm G C/E
Thou wilt find a solace there

[Chorus] – 2x

C/E F G
Precious Jesus, Lord and Friend
C/E F G
I give everything to You
C/E F G
Shelter, Shepherd, Savior King
C/E F G
I give everything to You