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SDAH 485: I Must Tell Jesus

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SDAH 485

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.

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

Hymn Info
Hymn Info


Biblical Reference
(r) Ps 55:22

Author
Elisha A. Hoffman (1839-1929)

Metrical Number
10.9.10.9.Ref.

Composer
Elisha A. Hoffman

Hymn Score

Piano Accompaniment

Notes

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Three aspects of intercession discussed in the lesson (1) Praying for our own people — family members, friends, and other people or situations. God hears our prayers and can intervene. Sometimes it may take longer for a prayer to be answered, but we can rest assured that God never forgets the needs of His children. (2) Daniel’s role as intercessor and mediator for the Israelites — the prophet realizes how sinful the people have become as they transgress God’s law and refuse to hear God’s warnings. Thus, recognizing their desperate spiritual condition, Daniel prays for healing and forgiveness. But the prophet also identifies with his people. (3) Christ as our Mediator — “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Cor. 5:21, NIV).  (Lesson 10, 1st Quarter 2020 – Tuesday, The Value of Intercession, 3/3/2020)

A time of shaking is coming. At times we feel it is already going on and we we’re afraid we are about to be shaken. Praise God, we can find strength and become strong by telling Jesus that we need His help. (Lesson 6, 2nd Quarter 2021 -Wednesday, The Remnant, 5/05/2021)

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