What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Lyrics - Tennessee Ernie Ford

Ernest Jennings Ford , known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop, and gospel musical genres. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, today, he is best remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons".

What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer Oh, what peace we often forfeit Oh, 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 Jesus knows our every weakness Take it to the Lord in prayer Listen to me a minute Are we weak and heavy laden? Are we cumbered with a load, a load of care? Well, the precious Savior is still our refuge Let's 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 What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear What a privilege to carry