African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#388

388. I Must Tell Jesus

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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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 victory to win. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I must tell Jesus all of my trials
• Title: I Must Tell Jesus
• Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929
• Refrain First Line: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
• Meter: 10 9.10 9. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 2:18
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Confession; Trials

Tune Information

• Name: ORWIGSBURG
• Composer: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929
• Meter: 10 9.10 9. with Refrain
• Key: D Major