Key: D tempo=80
Intro: DADADVerse 1:
DGDA
What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear;
DGDAD
What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer!
ADGDA
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
DGDAD
All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer.
Verse 2:
DGDA
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
DGDAD
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
ADGDA
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
DGDAD
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Verse 3:
DGDA
Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
DGDAD
Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.
ADGDA
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
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In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
GDA
(Repeat 1st half of Verse 1)
Added chords to other verses and added intro.
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.