What A Friend We Have In Jesus

capo on the 3rd fret standard tuning ( Verse 1 ) G C G D G what a friend we have in jesus , all our sins and griefs to bear! what A C D G D privilege to carry everything to god in prayer! oh , what peace we often G C G D G C forfeit , oh , what needless pain we bear all because we do not carry D G everything to god in prayer . ( Verse 2 ) G C G D G have we trials and temptations? is there trouble anywhere? we should never C D G D be discouraged , take it to the lord in prayer . can we find a friend so G C G D G C faithful? who will all our sorrows share? jesus knows our every weakness , D G take it to the lord in prayer . ( Verse 3 ) G C G D G are we weak and heavy laden , cumbered with a load of care? precious C D G D savior , still our refuge - take it to the lord in prayer . do thy friends G C G D G despise forsake thee? take it to the lord in prayer . in his arms he’ll C D G take and shield thee , thou wilt find a solace there .