I Must Tell Jesus - Hymn With Lyrics

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 vict'ry to win. [Refrain]

Scripture; Psalm 18:1-21,  

Matthew 11:28-30, 

John 8:12, 

Romans 12:2

The hymn I Must Tell Jesus was written by Elisha A. Hoffman in 1893, inspired by a deeply personal and pastoral moment. Hoffman, a Presbyterian minister and gospel songwriter, was visiting a woman who was going through a period of intense personal sorrow and discouragement. As she shared her burdens, Hoffman reminded her that she needed to take her troubles to Jesus for comfort and strength. Deeply moved, the woman responded, “Yes, I must tell Jesus!” That phrase struck Hoffman powerfully, and shortly afterward, he penned the hymn around that theme. The lyrics express a heartfelt reliance on Christ as a compassionate friend who understands our struggles and offers help in times of distress. I Must Tell Jesus has since become a beloved hymn of comfort and personal prayer, emphasizing the importance of turning to Jesus in every trial.