For the hymns “I Must Tell Jesus” and “Tell It To Jesus,” the central theme is carrying every burden, sorrow, temptation, and care directly to Christ.
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Matthew 11:28–30
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Philippians 4:6–7
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God…”
Matthew 11:28–30
The Invitation
“Come unto me…”
Jesus invites the weary to approach Him.
Philippians 4:6–7
The Instruction
“In every thing by prayer…”
Paul tells us what to do when anxiety and burdens arise.
1 Peter 5:7
The Assurance
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Peter tells us why we can safely do it.
Together they form a beautiful progression:
Come to Jesus.
Tell Jesus.
Trust Jesus
- Jesus says, “Come unto Me.”
- The hymn writer responds, “I Must Tell Jesus.”
- Paul adds, “Let your requests be made known unto God.”
- Peter concludes, “He careth for you.”
Tell It to Jesus
Come. Tell. Trust.
Three passages.
Two hymns.
One Savior.
That’s why these old hymns resonate with you.
“I Must Tell Jesus.”
“Tell It to Jesus.”
They’re not really about prayer techniques, formulas, or eloquent words.
They’re about a relationship.
A child running to his Father.
A sheep drawing near to the Shepherd.
A disciple sitting at the feet of the Master.
A friend speaking to a Friend.
No wonder they’ve endured for generations.
We live in a world full of noise, yet the recurring message is remarkably simple:
Come to Jesus.
Walk with Jesus.
Trust Jesus.
Tell it to Jesus.
Not complicated. Just profoundly biblical.
Still the best counsel ever given: Tell it to Jesus.
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