Lyrics
I was down so low, there was no where to go
But Jesus heard my plee, and had mercy on me
He lifted my head, and raised me from dead
Healed my mind and stepped in on time
Bridge:
No matter what you might be going through
Take it to the master and he'll see you right on through
Chorus (choir):
Take it to Jesus, Keep it there
Cast on him, all your fears
Take it to Jesus, Keep it there
Cast on him, all your fears
Mary lost her faith, cause her brother has died
Jesus came forth and said "Lazarus be untied"
No matter how bad you think it is
If you leave it at his feet he'll give you peace
Bridge:
No matter what you may be going through
Take it to the master and he'll see you right on through
Chorus (choir):
Take it to Jesus, Keep it there
Cast on him, all your fears
Take it to Jesus, Keep it there
Cast on him, all your fears
Don't let nobody turn you around
Give it to Jesus
He'll never let you down
Chorus (choir):
Take it to Jesus, Keep it there
Cast on him, all your fears
Take it to Jesus, Keep it there
Cast on him, all your fears
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Take It to Jesus” presents prayer as the faithful response to fear, grief, and circumstances that appear beyond repair. The opening testimony moves from helplessness to mercy: Christ hears the plea, lifts the bowed head, restores the mind, and arrives with timely help. Its recurring instruction to leave every fear with Jesus gives the song a simple pattern of trust rather than anxious self-reliance.
The chorus clearly recalls 1 Peter 5:7, which calls for every anxiety to be cast on God because he cares. The account of Lazarus also draws from John 11, where Jesus meets mourning sisters and calls their brother from the tomb. Although the lyric retells that scene in compressed language, its point remains clear: death and despair are not beyond Christ’s authority. The song therefore joins personal testimony, biblical memory, and communal encouragement in a prayer-centered declaration that Christ receives burdens and grants peace.
Related Scripture
- 1 Peter 5:7 Peter calls believers to cast every anxiety on God because he cares for them.
- John 11:38-44 Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb and commands that his grave clothes be removed.
- Philippians 4:6-7 Prayer offered to God is associated with peace that guards heart and mind.