'What a Friend We Have in Jesus' on solo hammered dulcimer by Timothy Seaman
http://www.timothyseaman.com/ An informal video of the current status of a new arrangement I'm working on for the wonderful old gospel hymn written in 1855 by Joseph Scriven. Eventually I hope to have an audio single online with a self-arranged-and-performed ensemble!
The lyrics:
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.