Intro
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Verse 1
E A
What a friend we have in Jesus
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All our sins and griefs to bear
E A
What a privilege to carry
B E
Everything to God in prayer
B E/G#
Oh what peace we often forfeit
A E/G# B
Oh what needless pain we bear
E A
All because we do not carry
B E/G# A
Everything to God in prayer
Interlude
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Verse 2
E A
Have we trials and temptations
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Is there trouble anywhere
E A
We should never be discouraged
B E
Take it to the Lord in prayer
B E/G#
Can we find a friend so faithful
A E/G# B
Who will all our sorrows share
E A
Jesus knows our every weakness
B E/G# A
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Verse 3
E A
Are we weak and heavy laden
E/G# B
Cumbered with a load of care
E A
Precious Saviour still our refuge
B E
Take it to the Lord in prayer
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Do thy friends despise forsake thee
A E/G# B
Take it to the Lord in prayer
E A
In His arms He'll take and shield thee
B E/G# A Bsus
You will find a solace there
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Take it to the Lord