What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Finding Solace in Prayer: Exploring the Meaning of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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What a friend we have in Jesus,
Expressing gratitude for the friendship with Jesus.
All our sins and griefs to bear,
Acknowledging Jesus as the bearer of sins and griefs.
What a privilege to carry
Highlighting the privilege of bringing everything to God in prayer.
Everything to God in prayer!
Emphasizing the act of entrusting everything to God through prayer.
O what peace we often forfeit,
Reflecting on the peace often lost when failing to pray.
O what needless pain we bear,
Recognizing the unnecessary pain borne due to neglecting prayer.
All because we do not carry
Attributing difficulties to not bringing everything to God in prayer.
Everything to God in prayer!
Reiterating the importance of entrusting all to God through prayer.
Have we trials and temptations?
Raising the question of trials and temptations in life.
Is there trouble anywhere?
Assuring that there is a solution in taking troubles to the Lord in prayer.
We should never be discouraged;
Encouraging not to be discouraged in the face of challenges.
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Advising to bring everything to the Lord in prayer during difficult times.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Questioning if there is a friend as faithful as Jesus.
Who will all our sorrows share?
Posing the idea of Jesus sharing and understanding all sorrows.
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Acknowledging Jesus' awareness of every weakness.
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Reiterating the advice to take all concerns to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden,
Asking if individuals are burdened and weak.
Cumbered with a load of care?
Encouraging to find refuge in Jesus when laden with cares.
Precious Saviour still our refuge;
Describing Jesus as a precious Savior and a source of refuge.
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Reiterating the advice to take everything to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends dispise forsake thee?
Pondering if friends despise or forsake, suggesting prayer as the solution.
Take it to the Lord in Prayer!
Reemphasizing the importance of taking concerns to the Lord in prayer.
In His arms He'll take and shield thee;
Assuring that in God's arms, one will find protection and comfort.
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Concluding that solace is found in God through prayer.
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