The Methodist Hymnal - 1939

The Methodist Hymnal - 1939


"Take It to the Lord in Prayer"

Page 240,  Joseph Scriven, 1820 -1886  & Charles C. Converse, 1832 - 1918


"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 Saviour, still our Refuge--

Take it to the Lord in prayer!

In His arms He'll take and shield thee,

Thou wilt find a solace there."