Joseph Scriven's Hymn

<p><em>What a friend we have in Jesus,<br> All our sins and griefs to bear;<br> What a privilege to carry<br> Every thing to God in prayer.<br> Oh, what peace we often forfeit,<br> Oh, what needless pain we bear;—<br> All because we do not carry<br> Every thing to God in prayer.<br> <br> Have we trials and temptations?<br> Is there trouble anywhere?<br> We should never be discouraged,<br> Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br> Can we find a friend so faithful,<br> Who will all our sorrows share;<br> Jesus knows our every weakness,<br> Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br> <br> Are we weak and heavy laden,<br> Cumbered with a load of care;<br> Precious Saviour, still our refuge,<br> Take it to the Lord in prayer.<br> Do thy friends despise, forsake thee,<br> Take it to the Lord in prayer;<br> In His arms He'll take and shield thee,<br> Thou wilt find a solace there.</em></p> <p>—Joseph M. Scriven</p>