Joyful Songs ‎#30

30. Tell It to the Lord

1 If with sin you're overcast,
Tell it to the Lord;
He'll forgive your sinful past,
Tell it to the Lord;
Tell it from a contrite heart,
Faithfully perform your part.
Tell it to the Lord,
Tell it to the Lord.

2 When he lifts the burden up,
Tell it to the Lord;
Should a joy o'erflow thy cup,
Tell it to the Lord;
He alone can give thee joy,
Sympathy, without alloy,
Tell it to the Lord,
Tell it to the Lord.

3 He has a friend thy trust betray'd,
Tell it to the Lord;
Would you have a fear allayed,
Tell it to the Lord;
He will be a friend indeed,
From your fear you will be freed.
Tell it to the Lord,
Tell it to the Lord.

4 Was thy soul exchanged for gold,
Tell it to the Lord;
Has thy heart grown hard and cold,
Tell it to the Lord;
He alone forgiveth sin,
He alone gives peace within,
Tell it to the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: If with sin you're overcast
• Title: Tell It to the Lord
• Author: M. E. Servoss
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [If with sin you're overcast]
• Composer: J. R. M.