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What a friend we have in Jesus
Expressing gratitude for Jesus as a remarkable friend
All our sins and griefs to bear
Acknowledging Jesus as the bearer of all sins and sorrows
What a privilege to carry
Highlighting the privilege of taking everything to God through prayer
Everything to God in prayer
Encouraging the act of bringing all concerns to God in prayer
Are you weak and heavy-laden
Asking if one feels physically or emotionally burdened
Worried with a load of care
Feeling troubled and weighed down with worries
Precious Savior, still our refuge
Describing Jesus as a precious Savior and a refuge
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Encouraging taking burdens to the Lord through prayer
Oh, what peace we often forfeit
Reflecting on the peace often lost by not praying
Oh, what needless pain we bear
Highlighting unnecessary pain borne due to not seeking God's help
All because we do not carry
Emphasizing that carrying everything to God in prayer prevents unnecessary pain
Everything to God in prayer
Reiterating the importance of praying and surrendering all to God
What a friend we have in Jesus
Reaffirming Jesus as a friend who helps in all situations
Do you have trials and temptations
Asking if someone is facing trials or temptations
Is there trouble anywhere
Inquiring if there is trouble or distress anywhere
Oh, don't ever be discouraged
Encouragement to avoid discouragement and instead pray
Just take it to the Lord in prayer
Reiterating the advice to take everything to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a friend so faithful
Pondering if there's a friend as faithful as Jesus
Who will all our sorrows share
Recognizing Jesus as one who shares all sorrows
Jesus, He knows our every weakness
Acknowledging Jesus' understanding of human weaknesses
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Reemphasizing the importance of taking everything to God in prayer
What a friend we have in Jesus
Repeated emphasis on Jesus as an exceptional friend
What a friend we have in Jesus
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-Take it all to Him in prayer
Final encouragement to surrender all to God through prayer
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