What a friend we have in jesus 
All our sins and griefs to bear 
What a privilage to carry 
Everything to god in prayer 
Oh what peace we often forfeit 
Oh what needless pain we bear 
All because we do not carry 
Everything to god in prayer 
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 every weakness 
Take it to the lord in prayer 
Are we weak and heavy laden 
Cumbered with a load of care 
Precious saviour still our refuge 
Take it to the lord in prayer 
Do the friends despise forsake thee 
Take it to the lord in prayer 
In his arms he'll take and shield thee 
You will find a solace there