| What a friend we have in Jesus,
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| all our sins and griefs to bear!
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| What a privilege to carry
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| everything to God in prayer!
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| O what peace we often forfeit,
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| O what needless pain we bear,
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| all because we do not carry
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| everything to God in prayer.
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| Have we trials and temptations?
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| Is there trouble anywhere?
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| We should never be discouraged;
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| take it to the Lord in prayer.
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| Can we find a friend so faithful
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| who will all our sorrows share?
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| Jesus knows our every weakness;
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| take it to the Lord in prayer.
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| Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
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| There will be no need for prayer-
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| Rapture, praise, and endless worship
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| Will be our sweet portion there. |