Hymn
The Blessing of Song
Words: Lowe, J. J.
"What a friend we have in Jesus," Sang a little child one day; And a weary woman listened To the darling's happy lay. All her life seemed dark and gloomy, And her heart was sad with care; Sweetly rang out baby's treble, "All our sins and griefs to bear."
Jesus knows our every weakness, He will carry every woe; And the one who sadly listened Needed that dear Helper so! Sin and grief were heavy burdens For a fainting soul to bear; But the baby, singing, bade her "Take it to the Lord in prayer."
Are we weak and heavy laden? Weak and worn she turned to God, Asking Christ to take her burden, As he was the sinner's Lord. Jesus was the only refuge, He could take her sin and care, And he blessed the weary woman When she came to him in prayer.
And the happy child, still singing, Little knew she had a part In God's wondrous work of bringing Peace unto a troubled heart. So may we, who love the Saviour; Say to those bowed down with care, That the Saviour is their refuge, They will find a solace there.
Public domain · as printed in Junior Songs: a collection of sacred hymns and songs; for use in meetings of junior societies, Sunday Schools, etc., 1892 · text courtesy of Hymnary.org. Wording may differ slightly from your hymn book.