CHRISTIAN LIFE >> MEDITATION AND PRAYER

SDAH 499

I need the prayers of those I love,
While trav’ling o’er life’s rugged way,
That I may true and faithful be,
And live for Jesus every day.

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1
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!

2
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
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3
Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge
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.

Hymn Info

Biblical Reference
(a) 1 Pet 5:7 (c) Matt 11:28; Ps 62:8, 27:10

Author
Joseph M. Scriven (1819-1886)

Year Published
1855

Hymn Tune
CONVERSE

Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.D.

Composer
Charles C. Converse (1832-1918)

Year Composed
1868

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