What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Rhonda Vincent
Written by Joseph Scrivens and Charles Converse
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C What a friend we have in Jesus G D7 All ours sins and grief's to bear G C What a privilege to carry D7 G Everything to God in prayer
Verse 2
D7 G O what peace we often forfeit C G D7 O what needless pain we bear G C All because we do not carry D7 G Everything to God in prayer
Verse 3
C Have we trials and temptations G D7 Is there trouble anywhere G C We should never be discouraged D7 G Take it to the Lord in prayer
Verse 4
D7 G Can we find a friend so faithful C G D7 Who will all our sorrows share G C Jesus knows our every weakness D7 G Take it to the Lord in prayer
Verse 5
C Are we weak and heavy laden G D7 Cumbered with a load of care G C Precious Savior still our refuge D7 G Take it to the Lord in prayer
Verse 6
D7 G Do thy friends despise forsake thee C G D7 Take it to the Lord in prayer G C In His arms He’ll take and shield thee D7 G Thou wilt find a solace there
Verse 1
G C What a friend we have in Jesus G D7 All ours sins and grief's to bear G C What a privilege to carry D7 G Everything to God in prayer