Strophe 1
[D]What a friend we have in [G]Jesus, [D]All ours sins and griefs to [A]bear;
[D]What a privilege to [G]carry, [A]Everything to God in [D]prayer!
[A]O what peace we often [D]forfeit, [G]O what [D]needless pain we [A]bear;
[D]All because we do not [G]carry, [A]Everything to God in [D]prayer!

Strophe 2
[D]Have we trials and temp[G]tations? [D]Is there trouble any[A]where?
[D]We should never be dis[G]couraged, [A]Take it to the Lord in [D]prayer.
[A]Can we find a friend so [D]faithful? [G]Who will [D]all our sorrows [A]share?
[D]Jesus knows our every [G]weakness; [A]Take it to the Lord in [D]prayer.

Strophe 3
[D]Are we weak and heavy [G]laden, [D]Cumbered with a load of [A]care?
[D]Precious Saviour still our [G]refuge; [A]Take it to the Lord in [D]prayer.
[A]Do thy friends despise for[D]sake thee? [G]Take it [D]to the Lord in [A]prayer!
[D]In His arms He’ll take and [G]shield thee; [A]Thou wilt find a solace [D]there.