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What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!

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What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!

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O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,

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All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.



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Have we trials and temp- tations? Is there trouble any- where?

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We should never be dis- couraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.

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Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?

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Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.



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Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?

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Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer.

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Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!

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In His arms He’ll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.



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Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear

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May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer.

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Soon in glory bright unclouded there will be no need for prayer

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Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.