Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of… Read Full Bio ↴Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as "the father of bluegrass."

In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.

Just A Little Talk With Jesus
Bill Monroe Lyrics

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I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in
And then a little light from heaven filled my soul
It bathed my heart in love and wrote my name above
And just a little talk with Jesus made me whole

Now let us have a little talk with Jesus
Let us tell Him all about our troubles
He will hear our famished cry

He will answer by and by
Now when you feel a little prayer turning
And you know the little talk with Jesus makes it right

Sometimes my path seems dreary without a ray of cheer
And then the cloud about me hides the light of day
The mists in me rise and hide the stormy skies
But just a little talk with Jesus clears the way

I may have doubts and fears my eyes be filled with tears
But Jesus is a friend who watches day and and night
I go to Him in prayer He knows my every care
And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right

You will find a little talk with Jesus makes it right
Makes everything right

Overall Meaning

Bill Monroe's "Just A Little Talk With Jesus" is a powerful gospel song that speaks of the transformative power of speaking with the divine. The song opens with a recognition of the singer's prior waywardness, and how through faith in Jesus, he has been reconciled with God. This is a common theme in gospel music, and one that the songwriters often use to connect with their audiences, who may be similarly seeking to overcome personal obstacles and find meaning in their lives. The second verse builds upon this message by pointing out that, when challenges arise, we can always turn to prayer to gain perspective and clarity. The third verse speaks to the emotional toll that life can take on us, but suggests that even in those moments, speaking with God can offer relief and a sense of peace.

Overall, "Just A Little Talk With Jesus" is a testament to the transformative power of faith and prayer, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are never alone.

Line by Line Meaning

I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in
Before finding Jesus, I was spiritually lost but He accepted and saved me from my sin

And then a little light from heaven filled my soul
After accepting Jesus, I felt a spiritual awakening that filled my heart with divine light

It bathed my heart in love and wrote my name above
I felt overwhelmed with love and grace from God, and I knew I was saved and loved by Him

And just a little talk with Jesus made me whole
Having a conversation with Jesus was enough to heal my soul and made me feel whole

Now let us have a little talk with Jesus
Let us pray and have a conversation with Jesus

Let us tell Him all about our troubles
Let us share our burdens, worries and problems with Jesus in prayer

He will hear our famished cry
Jesus will listen and respond to us when we cry out to Him in our need

He will answer by and by
Jesus will answer and respond to our prayers in His own time and way

Now when you feel a little prayer turning
When you feel the urge to pray to Jesus

And you know the little talk with Jesus makes it right
You know that praying and talking to Jesus will bring you peace and make things right

Sometimes my path seems dreary without a ray of cheer
Sometimes my life feels hopeless and bleak, without any signs of joy or happiness

And then the cloud about me hides the light of day
The difficulties and struggles around me can obscure my view of God's love and mercy

The mists in me rise and hide the stormy skies
My own doubts and fears can cloud my judgment and block me from seeing God's presence and guidance

But just a little talk with Jesus clears the way
Having a personal relationship with Jesus can help me overcome my doubts and fears and lead me to the right path

I may have doubts and fears my eyes be filled with tears
I may experience fear and sadness, and may have questions and doubts about my faith

But Jesus is a friend who watches day and and night
Despite my doubts and fears, Jesus is always there for me as a faithful friend and provider

I go to Him in prayer He knows my every care
I can talk to Jesus in prayer about my problems and worries, and He knows me deeply and understands my needs

And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right
Praying to Jesus and having faith in Him is enough to overcome my doubts and fears, and make me feel at peace

You will find a little talk with Jesus makes it right
Talking and praying to Jesus will lead to healing, peace, and hope, and will make everything right

Makes everything right
Jesus can transform and change everything in our lives, making everything right and good

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Written by: CLEAVANT DERRICKS

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