When you trip, when you slip, when you fall in the dirt,
When you say something mean and someone gets hurt—
Don’t hide it. Don’t fake it. Don’t run far away,
There’s something much better that you ought to say.
Just tell it to Jesus, for he already knows.
Confess it. Admit it. And watch how it goes.
He’s already listening, just waiting to hear.
There’s no need to tremble, no need to fear.
He promises forgiveness if your confession is real.
He’ll forgive you right now, and your heart, he will heal.
He’ll scrub away the mess till you’re shiny and bright.
He’ll cleanse you inside and make everything all right.
So don’t drag your baggage or hold on to your crime.
Just talk to him honestly. Now’s the best the time.
Confess and you’ll see, it’s the best thing to do.
His love makes you clean and entirely brand new.
