I Must Tell Jesus
Words and music by Elisha A Hoffman, 1839-1929
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[Verse 1]
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I must tell Jesus all of my tri - als
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I cannot bear these burdens alone
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In my distress He kindly will help me
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He always loves and cares for His own
[Refrain]
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Jesus
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I cannot bear my burdens alone
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Je - sus
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Jesus can help me, Jesus alone
[Verse 2]
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I must tell Jesus all of my trou - bles
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He is a kind, compassionate friend
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If I but ask Him, He will deli - ver
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Make of my troubles quickly an end
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Jesus
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I cannot bear my burdens alone
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Je - sus
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Jesus can help me, Jesus alone
[Verse 3]
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Tempted and tried, I need a great Sav - iour
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One who can help my burden to bear
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Je - sus
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He all my cares and sorrows will share
[Refrain]
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Jesus
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I cannot bear my burdens alone
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Je - sus
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Jesus can help me, Jesus alone
[Verse 4]
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O how the world to evil allures me
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O how my heart is tempted to sin
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I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
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Over the world the vict’ry to win
[Refrain]
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Jesus
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I cannot bear my burdens alone
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I must tell Jesus; I must tell Je - sus
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Jesus can help me, Jesus alone