"I Must Tell Jesus"

I learned a new song recently. Okay, it’s really an old song, a hymn written in 1893, but somehow I missed it when I was growing up. So it’s new to me.

We did a “hymn sing” in one of our church’s home groups, and a lady in her 80’s requested this song: “I Must Tell Jesus.” The sweetness of this old standard blessed me immediately.

1. I must tell Jesus all of my trials,
   I cannot bear these burdens alone;
   In my distress He kindly will help me,
   He ever loves and cares for His own.
• Refrain:
  I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
  I cannot bear my burdens alone;
  I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
  Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
2. I must tell Jesus all of my troubles,
   He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
   If I but ask Him He will deliver,
   Make of my troubles quickly an end.
3. Tempted and tried I need a great Savior,
   One who can help my burdens to bear;
   I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus:
   He all my cares and sorrows will share.
4. What must I do when worldliness calls me?
   What must I do when tempted to sin?
   I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
   Over the world the vict’ry to win.

Look, if you’ve ever had heartache, loneliness, fear, disappointment, suffering, or failure, the most precious thing in all the world is that you can come to Jesus and He will listen and comfort and help. 

I love and admire and depend upon the Savior's kindness. Of course He intends that we be purified from sin. Trials and suffering are part of His plan. But even His discipline is delivered with a compassionate hand.

We don't have to be afraid to come to Him. He's already proven that nothing can stop Him from loving us, redeeming us, and bringing us home. So, when our hearts are heavy or confused, fearful or defeated, we must tell Jesus.

Anyway, whether this is a new song to you or an old favorite, I hope it’s a blessing. You can listen (and sing along) by clicking here: