What a friend we have in Jesus

240 Converse. 8. 7. 8. 7. D.

1 What a Friend we have in Jesus,
   All our sins and griefs to bear!
   What a privilege to carry
   Ev'rything to God in prayer!
   Oh what peace we often forfeit,
   Oh what needless pain we bear,
   All because we do not carry
   Ev'rything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations?
   Is there trouble anywhere?
   We should never be discouraged–
   Take it to the Lord in prayer!
   Can we find a friend so faithful,
   Who will all our sorrows share?
   Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness–
   Take it to the Lord in prayer!

3 Are we weak and heavy-laden,
   Cumbered with a load of care?
   Precious Savior, still our refuge–
   Take it to the Lord in prayer!
   Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
   Take it to the Lord in prayer!
   In His arms He'll take and shield thee–
   Thou wilt find a solace there.
                         Joseph Scriven
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition

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Interesting tidbit from the biography link:

He also experienced mistrust from neighbors who did not appreciate his eccentricities or his work with the underprivileged. A member of the Plymouth Brethren, he tried to live according to the Sermon on the Mount as literally as possible, giving and sharing all he had and often doing menial tasks for the poor and physically disabled.

Yep. Those who follow the Sermon on the Mount are always looked upon with mistrust…
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