Just A Little Talk With Jesus. Reverend Cleavant Derricks is the composer of the words and music of this beautiful gospel hymn, Just A Little Talk With Jesus, that continues to bless millions around the world. Reverend Derricks was born on May 13, 1909, and died on April 14, 1977. He pastored a number of black Baptist Churches in the United States of America. He composed over 300 hymns including “When God Dipped His Love In My Heart,””We’ll Soon Be Done With Troubles and Trials,” and “When He Blessed My Soul.” His contributions to gospel music was recognized in 1984 when he was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.