Episode 72: An Offering of Presence

Order of the Service

– Welcome

– Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:10-18, John 6:1-21

– Sermon

– Prayer

– Thought for the Week

– Blessing

– Hymn

– Closing

Hymn: What a friend we have in Jesus

Author: Joseph M. Scriven

Alternative lyrics from Hymns for Today’s Church (2nd ed.)‎

(Hymn will play in full at the end of the podcast.)

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,

burdened with a load of care?

Jesus is our mighty saviour:

he will listen to our prayer.

Do your friends despise, forsake you?

take it to the Lord in prayer;

in his arms he will enfold you

and his love will shield you there.