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    What a friend we have in Jesus by Joseph M. Scriven | SongChoice

    What a friend we have in Jesus

    by Joseph M. Scriven

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    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? Jesus, Saviour, is our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Jesus knows our every weakness take it to the Lord in prayer. Blessed Saviour, You have promised, all our burdens You will bear, may we ever, Lord, be bringing all to You in earnest prayer. Soon, in glory bright unclouded, face to face will be our prayer. Joyful praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there.

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    Joseph M. Scriven

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    E Major

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    What a friend we have in Jesus

    by Joseph M. Scriven

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    45
    Musical Key15

    As we gather, come and teach us

    Key of E

    Bless the Lord O my soul

    Key of E

    For the cause of Christ the King

    Key of E

    Scripture61

    All heaven declares

    Psalm 19:1; Revelation 5:12;

    All my soul to God I raise

    Psalm 25;

    All things bright and beautiful

    Psalm 104:24; Psalm 136:3; Psalm 136:4; Psalm 136:5; Psalm 136:6; Psalm 136:7; Psalm 136:8; Psalm 136:9; John 1:3; Romans 1:20; Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 4:11;

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    45
    Musical Key15

    As we gather, come and teach us

    Key of E

    Bless the Lord O my soul

    Key of E

    For the cause of Christ the King

    Key of E

    Scripture61

    All heaven declares

    Psalm 19:1; Revelation 5:12;

    All my soul to God I raise

    Psalm 25;

    All things bright and beautiful

    Psalm 104:24; Psalm 136:3; Psalm 136:4; Psalm 136:5; Psalm 136:6; Psalm 136:7; Psalm 136:8; Psalm 136:9; John 1:3; Romans 1:20; Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 4:11;

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