African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#550

550. Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

1 Tell me the stories of Jesus
I love to hear;
Things I would ask him to tell me
If He were here:
Scenes by the wayside,
Tales of the sea,
Stories of Jesus,
Tell them to me.

2 First let me hear how the children
Stood round his knee,
And I shall fancy his blessing
Resting on me;
Words full of kindness,
Deeds full of grace,
All in the love-light
Of Jesus' face.

3 Into the city I'd follow
The children's band,
Waving a branch of the palm tree
High in my hand;
One of his heralds,
Yes, I would sing
Loudest hosannas,
"Jesus is King!"

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the stories of Jesus
• Title: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
• Author: William H. Parker, 1845-1929
• Meter: 84.84.54.54.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:27
  ;
  Philippians 3:8
• Topic: The Living Church: Children's Hymns; Children; Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: STORIES OF JESUS
• Composer: Frederic A. Challinor, 1866-1952
• Meter: 84.84.54.54.
• Key: C Major