Favorite Hymn #1

So, this week I'm going to be posting my four favorite hymns and my favorite chorus! :) They won't really be in any particular order. I'll just decide randomly. I like to be random. ;) :P :D

Hymn #1 = What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Words: Joseph Scriven
Music: Charles Converse (love that last name :)

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! 

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.

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 thy friends despise, forsake thee?

Take it to the Lord in prayer.

In His arms He'll take and shield thee;

Thou wilt find a solace there.

I love that reminder to take everything to the Lord in prayer. The melody is nice, but it's because of the words that I like the song. "O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!"