[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and greifs to bear!
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What a privilege to carry, Everything to God in prayer!
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Oh what peace we often forfiet, Oh, 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 tri--als 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 knows 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 for sake 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.