Often life comes at us fast and hard. An accident, a telephone call, a medical test result, a large bill, a damaging storm, and many other unexpected things can suddenly strike us with bad news. And so often when these things happen it is hard to get help or advice and your burden might seem too heavy to bear. It might take a week or more to get an appointment with a doctor or specialist. The repairman might be booked up for a couple of days. Your best friend might be on vacation. What do you do? Where do you get help? Well there is One who never goes on vacation, never is sleeping, never is too busy, has all the answers and wants to help and provide the wisdom and peace that you need. No appointments are needed. No busy signals. No lengthy menus to sift through for help. He is always there, just when you need him most - in the middle of the night, during a storm, when you are all alone, when sleep won't come, when you are fearful, when you are facing a decision or a confrontation. In fact, He urges us to cast all of our burdens on Him. "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (1 Peter 5:7). Jesus has promised never to leave us or forsake us. He is always there, ready to help and ready to cheer. Just when we need Him most. This hymn of testimony was penned in 1907 by William C. Poole (1875-1949) who was raised on a farm in Maryland. He is said to have written about five hundred hymns. The writing was done as recreation and a diversion from his pastoral work. He said that his goal in writing, as well as in being a minister, was to help people. And I am sure that he has helped many through this week's hymn choice. Hopefully you have found the words of this hymn true in your life. "Just when I need Him, He is my all, answering when upon Him I call; Tenderly watching lest I should fall, just when I need Him most." What a marvelous truth!
1. Just when I need Him, Jesus is near,
Just when I falter, just when I fear;
Ready to help me, ready to cheer,
Just when I need Him most.
Just when I need Him most,
Just when I need Him most,
Jesus is near to comfort and cheer,
Just when I need Him most.
2. Just when I need Him, Jesus is true,
Never forsaking, all the way through;
Giving for burdens pleasures anew,
Just when I need Him most
Just when I need Him most,
Just when I need Him most,
Jesus is near to comfort and cheer,
Just when I need Him most.
2. Just when I need Him, Jesus is strong,
Bearing my burdens all the day long;
For all my sorrow giving a song,
Just when I need Him most.
Just when I need Him most,
Just when I need Him most,
Jesus is near to comfort and cheer,
Just when I need Him most.
4. Just when I need Him, He is my all,
Answering when upon Him I call;
Tenderly watching lest I should fall,
Just when I need Him most.
Just when I need Him most,
Just when I need Him most,
Jesus is near to comfort and cheer,
Just when I need Him most.
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