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62. Tell it to Jesus in Prayer

1 If thy life is filled with sorrow,
Tell it to Jesus in prayer;
If there comes no glad tomorrow,
Tell it to Jesus in prayer.

Refrain:
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus;
Tell it to Jesus in prayer;
If there comes no glad tomorrow,
Tell it to Jesus in prayer.

2 If the host of sin surround thee,
Tell it to Jesus in prayer;
If thy heart would gain the vict’ry,
Tell it to Jesus in prayer. [Refrain]

3 Would you have your burden lighter,
Tell it to Jesus in prayer;
Would you have your days grow brighter,
Tell it to Jesus in prayer. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: If thy life is filled with sorrow
Title: Tell it to Jesus in Prayer
Author: Frank J. Crosby
Refrain First Line: Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1897
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [If thy life is filled with sorrow]
Composer: D. F. M.
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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