day twentysix: praying BIG while singing hymns.

What a friend we have in Jesus,

all our sins & 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 & 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 & heavy laden

cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge,

take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!

In His arms He'll take & shield thee,

Thou wilt find a solace there.

--What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Joseph M Scriven, 1855