I Must Tell Jesus

E. A. Hoffman (1894) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 18:1-21

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Verse 4

O how the world to evil allures me! O how my heart is tempted to sin! I must tell Jesus, and He will help me Over the world the vict'ry to win.

Chorus

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.

Scripture References

Reference 1

psalms 18:1-21

Reference 2

psalms 34:2-17

Reference 3

matthew 11:28-30

Reference 4

matthew 14:12

Reference 5

john 8:12

Reference 6

romans 12:2

Reference 7

1-corinthians 15:57

Reference 8

ephesians 4:6

Reference 9

philippians 4:6

Reference 10

hebrews 2