The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6419

6419. The Sweet Olden Story

1. I have read of the sweet olden story,
Of the fair, happy Eden above;
Of the beautiful mansions of glory,
In the bright golden city of love.

Refrain
Oh, the sweet olden story
Of the fair, happy Eden above;
Of the beautiful mansions of glory,
In the bright golden city of love.
Refrain

2. I have read of the clear sparkling river,
Bursting out ’neath the great throne of God;
How its sweet waters glide on forever,
Making glad all the host of the Lord. [Refrain]

3. I have read how the banks of that river
By the saints and the angels are trod;
How their glorious anthems forever
Swell the praise of our Savior and God. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have read of the sweet olden story
• Title: The Sweet Olden Story
• Author: M. S. Kerby (1891)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, the sweet olden story
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I have read of the sweet olden story]
• Composer: M. S. Kerby (1891)
• Incipit: 55512 33215 34512
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain