Intro
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Verse 1
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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
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 Oh  what peace we often forfeit
Bb F                     Gm7 F
Oh  what needless pain we bear
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 All because we do not carry
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Everything to God in prayer

Verse 2
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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
Gm7 F                      F
 Can we find a friend so faithful
Bb F                     Gm7 F
Who will all our sorrows share
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 Jesus knows our every weakness
C F                      F
Take it to the Lord in prayer

Interlude
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Verse 3
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 Are we weak and heavy laden
C F                   Bb F
Cumbered with a load of   care
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 Precious Jesus, still our refuge
C F                      F
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Gm7 F                         F
 Do  your friends despise forsake you
Bb F                 Gm7 F
Take it to the Lord in    prayer
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 In His arms He'll take and shield you
C F                      F
You will find a solace there

Verse 4
Gm7 F                    F
 Can we find a friend so faithful
Bb F                     Gm7 F
Who will all our sorrows share
F                         Bb F
 Jesus knows our every weakness
C F                      F
Take it to the Lord in prayer

Ending
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