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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.
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I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
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I must tell Jesus all of my troubles;
He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
If I but ask Him, He will deliver,
And in my griefs with me He will blend.
I must tell Jesus all of my troubles;
He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
If I but ask Him, He will deliver,
And in my griefs with me He will blend.
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Jesus all of my troubles;
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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.
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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,
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,
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Tempted and tried
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I need a great Savior,
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I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
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O how the world to evil allures me!
O how my heart is tempted to sin!
I must tell Jesus; He will enable
Over the world the vic’try to win.
O how the world to evil allures me!
O how my heart is tempted to sin!
I must tell Jesus; He will enable
Over the world the vic'try to win.
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O how the
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Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
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Raleigh, NC, United States
This is a wonderful song.
Texas, United States
I love this hymn. Thank God for it. I can tell Jesus my burdens and problems and He listens. His Spirit is so comforting, no person can compare. I am but a passer thru in this life, and my treasures wait in the life to come, thanks be to Jesus for His immeasurable gift 🎁
St. Joseph, MI, United States
I woke up this morning and God put this song on my heart. God already knows my burdens and anxieties. He only can give me peace in the middle of a storm . I will tell Jesus! These words give me hope. The Bible says, the name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run to it and are safe.
Dimapur, Nagaland, India
When I am wrongly accused by my own family for no reason, I sing this song to myself for I know that Jesus is my righteous Advocate. I don’t need to justify myself!
Jesus will one day tell my story !
Thank you Jesus! 🙌🏼🔥
Vancouver, Canada
In my distress He kindly will help me;
He ever loves and cares for His own.
What a privilege to be His own! ❤️
Rock Hill, SC, United States
My 46 year old son had a stroke 3 1/2 months ago. It was 20 days after my breast cancer surgery. I was unable to get to the doctor for about 6 months God has done such an amazing work in both of us. But JESUS knows all and I have to dig deep every day and allow myself to be a humble woman. God is certainly on The Throne!!
Kaduna, Nigeria
I found myself in a financial mess. Facing financial embarrassment at work.. In my confusion on what to do, this song came to my mind, y late. Aunty would always sing this and believe so much. I didn't know the wordings so I looked it up. This is me saying Jesus, help me through this difficult time I cannot do this on my own🙏🙏😭😭😭
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
This morning, I was in my car when I heard this song on the radio, it’s a beautiful song. I knew God was speaking to me and telling me to tell all my fears, doubts and anxieties to Jesus. It was an assurance and confirmation!
Houston, TX, United States
I went to visit my mom who is now in skilled nursing as I stood and watched her as looked confused and dismayed this song came in my spirit and began to sing it to her and she slowly calmed down 🙏
New York, NY, United States
May 24, 2026, 5:52 am, I woke up humming this beautiful hymn, but couldn't remember the lyrics. Thank God I found them. The Holy Spirit prompted me, and my soul cried out, "I must tell Jesus!" I cannot carry these burdens alone. In my distress, HE WILL hear me.
"I must tell Jesus all of my troubles;
He is a kind, compassionate Friend.
If I ask Him, He will deliver,
And in my griefs, He will blend with me. 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." Thank you, Jesus, ❤️ 😭🙌🛐🙏🤲