Here are the lyrics and chords for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus":

Verse 1: G C What a friend we have in Jesus, G D All our sins and griefs to bear! G C What a privilege to carry G D G Everything to God in prayer. Am G Oh, what peace we often forfeit, D G Oh, what needless pain we bear, G C All because we do not carry G D G Everything to God in prayer.

Verse 2: G C Have we trials and temptations? G D Is there trouble anywhere? G C We should never be discouraged, G D G Take it to the Lord in prayer. Am G Can we find a friend so faithful, D G Who will all our sorrows share? G C Jesus knows our every weakness; G D G Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Verse 3: G C Are we weak and heavy-laden, G D Cumbered with a load of care? G C Precious Savior, still our refuge; G D G Take it to the Lord in prayer. Am G Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? D G Take it to the Lord in prayer! G C In His arms Hell take and shield thee; G D G Thou wilt find a solace there.

Chords: Verse 1: G C G D G Am G D G G C G D G

Verse 2: G C G D G Am G D G G C G D G

Verse 3: G C G D G Am G D G G C G D G

You can find the chords and lyrics for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" on various websites such as Ultimate Guitar, Squarespace, Reawaken Hymns, Pnwchords, Chordie, and Learn Gospel Music.