CPWI Hymnal ‎#447

447. 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 it's 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
• Author: Arabella Katherine Hankey, 1831-1911
• Refrain First Line: I love to tell the story
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: Faith, Hope and Love

Tune Information

• Name: EATON SQUARE (HANKEY)
• Composer: William Gustavus Fischer, 1835-1912
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: A♭ Major