Joseph Scriven’s Hymn (Repeat)

<p><em>What a friend we have in Jesus,</em><br><em>All our sins and griefs to bear;</em><br><em>What a privilege to carry</em><br><em>Every thing to God in prayer.</em><br><em>Oh, what peace we often forfeit,</em><br><em>Oh, what needless pain we bear;—</em><br><em>All because we do not carry</em><br><em>Every thing to God in prayer.</em><br><em> Have we trials and temptations?</em><br><em>Is there trouble anywhere?</em><br><em>We should never be discouraged,</em><br><em>Take it to the Lord in prayer.</em><br><em>Can we find a friend so faithful,</em><br><em>Who will all our sorrows share;</em><br><em>Jesus knows our every weakness,</em><br><em>Take it to the Lord in prayer.</em><br><em> Are we weak and heavy laden,</em><br><em>Cumbered with a load of care;</em><br><em>Precious Saviour, still our refuge,</em><br><em>Take it to the Lord in prayer.</em><br><em>Do thy friends despise, forsake thee,</em><br><em>Take it to the Lord in prayer;</em><br><em>In His arms He&#39;ll take and shield thee,</em><br><em>Thou wilt find a solace there.</em></p> <p>—Joseph M. Scriven</p>