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513. I Love to Tell the Story

1 I love to tell the story
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory,
Of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story,
Because I know its true;
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else would do.

Refrain:
I love to tell the story,
'Twill be my theme in glory.
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and His love.

2 I love to tell the story;
For those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting
To hear it, like the rest,
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
'Twill be the old, old story,
That I have loved so long. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I love to tell the story Of unseen things above
Title: I Love to Tell the Story
Author: A. Katherine Hankey, 1831-1911
Refrain First Line: I love to tell the story: 'Twill be my theme in glory
Meter: 7 6 7 6 D with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2001
Scripture:
Topic: Contentment; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HANKEY
Composer: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912
Meter: 7 6 7 6 D with refrain
Key: A♭ Major



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