What Shall I Do?

 TELL IT TO JESUS!

 

The lovely bloom of the Magnolia. 

 

 Most of us are familiar with the gospel song "I Must Tell Jesus." I enjoyed reading how this song came to be written.

 

“Pastor Elisa Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, gives the following account of the writing of this well-loved hymn:

“During a pastorate in Lebanon, PA, there was a woman to whom God permitted many visitations of sorrow and affliction. Coming to her home one day, I found her much discouraged. She unburdened her heart, concluding with the question, ‘Brother Hoffman, what shall I do? What shall I do?’ I quoted from the Word, then added, ‘You cannot do better than to take all of your sorrows to Jesus. You must tell Jesus.’

“For a moment she seemed lost in mediation. Then her eyes lighted as she exclaimed, ‘Yes, I must tell Jesus.’

“As I left her home I had a vision of that joy-illuminated face . . . and I heard all along my pathway the echo, ‘I must tell Jesus . . . I must tell Jesus.’

“Pastor Hoffman quickly wrote the words and soon completed the music as well.”                                                                                                                                                                Amazing Grace, Kenneth W. Osbeck, March 18

The beauty of a full Magnolia tree!

You know the words: 

“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."

Chorus:

“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.”

Words and Music by Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929

An early snow caught my blooms in white.

 

I need to remember to do this. I just forget sometimes to call on His Name. When I do, some how miraculously, He brings light to my mind and heart and I'm able to cope better. I've told the Person who can make the greatest difference.

 

I really enjoy reading the inspiration behind a song, a verse or a story. It ignites imagination in our own minds and helps us capture moments that may encourage another.

 

You can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEzJBHuIDFM

 

These are the other verses:

 

"I must tell Jesus all of my troubles

He is a king, compassionate friend

If I but ask Him, He will deliver

Make of my troubles quickly an end

 

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

 

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 victory to win."

A beauty to see!