Verse 1 (sung at the beginning)

What a friend we have in Jesus,

all our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry

everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit,

O what needless pain we bear,

all because we do not carry

everything to God in prayer!

Verse 2 (sung at the ending)

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!

Verse 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.

Much of the information from this episode is drawn from Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories, along with some of the finest information Google could furnish.

Music and audio editing by Mike Tetrault, and graphics provided by Brokerage Brewing Company.