What a Friend We Have in Jesus

A favorite hymn and a favorite recording artist.  I hope you enjoy both as you find joy today in being simply His.  :)

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

by Joseph M. Scriven

What a Friend we have in Jesus,

All our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry

Everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit, 

O what needless pain we bear,

All because we do not carry 

Everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged;

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful, 

Who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness;

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden,

Cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our Refuge,

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do your friends despise, forsake you?

Take it to the Lord in prayer!

In His arms He'll take and shield you;

You will find a solace there.

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised

Thou wilt all our burdens bear.

May we ever, Lord, be bringing

All to Thee in earnest prayer.

Soon in glory bright unclouded

There will be no need for prayer.

Rapture, praise, and endless worship

Will be our sweet portion there.

(I highly recommend both of Chelsea Moon's albums, Hymn Project, Volume 1 and Hymn Project, Volume 2.  I stumbled upon them a few months ago, and they quickly became my new favorite albums to listen to.)