Great Hymns Of The Faith - I must Tell Jesus

 This is copied from the bulletin of Calvary Baptist Church on 472 Ocean Rd in Portsmouth NH 03801. (603) 436-7736. The bulletin is dated 10/27/2024. 


Great Hymns Of The Faith

"I Must Tell Jesus"
Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929

        "I must tell Jesus: is the first confession of a penitent, and then a passionate cry for help. Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman was summoned to help a friend who was in great trouble. He tried to comfort her by telling her of the unfailing love of God. He spoke of that love which brought us into being, and follow us every step of our way. He urged her to surrender to God's mercy, and told her the help she needed could only come when she was full repentant. He prayed earnestly for her, and while he was praying she suddenly screamed, "I must tell Jesus!". His pastoral visit, spiritual instructions, and earnest prayer led to her conversion, and she became a great soul winner in the Master's service.  

        "I must tell Jesus" was wrought out of a minister's intimate dealing with a soul seeking succor from sickness and sin. His tender ministry of quoted scriptures promises, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden. And I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28), "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee; He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved" (Psalm 55:22), and His earnest prayer for God's blessing on her body and soul brought forth the great confession, "I must tell Jesus!" She needed healing for her body, peace for her mind, and assurance in her soul, so she cried out from the very depths of her being. Such a cry God always answers.

        Deeply impressed by this experience, Mr. Hoffman wrote the poem and music. It contrasts with other gospel songs in that it is entirely a great confession - the kind of confession that leads into and flows out of salvation.

        "That if thou shalt confess with they mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hat raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved," (Romans 10:9)

I must tell Jesus all of my trials; I cannot these burdens alone, In my distress He kindly will help me; He ever loves and cares for His own".

        I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burden alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone."


TomLeeM

2024 / 10 / 28

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