What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Alan Jackson

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Alan Jackson

Intro:
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1 Verse:
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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!
 
2 Verse:
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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!
 
3 Verse: 
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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.
 
4 Verse:
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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.