Why Trouble The Master?
Jairus’ daughter lay dying, but Jesus was near;
He sought the Saviour for his loved one so dear.
Before the journey ended, his daughter had died;
The crowd now grew restless and someone soon cried,
“Why trouble the Master? Your daughter is gone.
There is no more hope here, for she has passed on.”
Why trouble the Master, the Saviour of men?
When it seems all is lost, marred and scarred by sin,
He offers new beginnings, forgiveness, and grace;
Jesus loves you so much, He died in your place.
A fountain for cleansing, power from on high,
A reason for living – hear the Master’s cry.
Why trouble the Master, the Healer of men?
He alone can heal and bring to life again.
Just reach out in faith, and Jesus can make you whole,
The Master will quench that aching thirst in your soul.
He can mend broken hearts, restore broken homes.
With Jesus nearby, you are never alone.
Why trouble the Master, the Creator of all?
Because He loves you – oh, listen to His call.
He knows all things and He is still in control;
He is always at work, guarding your soul.
He sets captives free, removes darkness and strife,
Jesus can calm storms and bring peace in your life.
Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!
He brings comfort and purpose, strength and new zeal.
He offers wisdom, hope, by His unfailing love,
Transformation within, and peace from above.
Watching and waiting, the whole world stops and stares:
Why trouble the Master? Because Jesus cares!
March 20th, 2009
Jerry Bouey
Mark 5:22-24 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
Mark 5:35-42 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Shortly after this poem was written, a godly woman named Deb Bolack whom the Lord has blessed with tremendous musical talent, put this song to music. In order to do so, she had to slightly adapt the lyrics. Below, you can find the adapted version of this song. You can also follow this link to hear the music for the song on her site: Why Trouble The Master? on LyricDevotions – please check out the other songs on her site. You will definitely be blessed, as I have been.
Why Trouble The Master?
Jairus daughter lay dying, but Jesus was near.
Jairus sought out the Lord for his loved one so dear.
But before the journey ended his daughter had died;
The crowd now grew restless, and someone soon cried,
“Why trouble the Master? Your daughter is gone.
There is no more hope here, for she has passed on.
Chorus:
Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!
Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!
Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!
Why trouble the Master? Because Jesus cares!
Why trouble the Master, the Saviour of men?
When it seems all is lost, marred and scarred by sin,
Jesus offers new beginnings, forgiveness and grace.
Jesus loves you so much, He died in your place.
A fountain for cleansing and power from on high;
A reason to live; hear the Master’s cry.
Chorus:
Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!
Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!
Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!
Why trouble the Master? Because Jesus cares!
Why trouble the Master, the Healer of men?
He alone can heal, bring to life again.
Just reach out now in faith and He’ll make you whole.
Oh the Master will quench the thirst in your soul.
He mends broken hearts, restores broken homes.
With Jesus nearby you are never alone.
Chorus:
Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!
Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!
Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!
Why trouble the Master? Because Jesus cares!
Why trouble the Master, Creator of all?
Because He loves you; listen to His call.
Jesus knows all things and He is still in control.
He is always at work, guarding your soul.
He sets captives free from their darkness and strife.
Jesus calms every storm, and brings peace in your life.
Chorus:
Why trouble the Master? The Lord alone heals!
Why trouble the Master? He brings hope and new zeal!
Why trouble the Master? His love never fails!
Why trouble the Master? Because Jesus cares!
When you trouble the Master the whole world stops and stares!
©Deborah Bolack/Jerry Bouey 2009