The Hymnbook ‎#403

403. Tell Me the Old, Old Story

1 Tell me the old, old story
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory,
Of Jesus and His love.
Tell me the story simply,
As to a little child,
For I am weak and weary,
And helpless and defiled.

Refrain:
Tell me the old, old story,
Tell me the old, old story,
Tell me the old, old story
Of Jesus and His love.

2 Tell me the story slowly,
That I may take it in--
That wonderful redemption,
God's remedy for sin.
Tell me the story often,
For I forget so soon;
The early dew of morning
Has passed away at noon. [Refrain]

3 Tell me the story softly,
With earnest tones and grave;
Remember, I'm the sinner
Whom Jesus came to save.
Tell me the story always,
If you would really be,
In any time of trouble,
A comforter to me. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Title: Tell Me the Old, Old Story
• Author: Katherine Hankey (1866)
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:15
• Topic: Bible, The; Christ: Light; Comfort; Love and Communion; Life in Christ: Love
• Copyright: Words used by permission of Sybil Tremellen.

Tune Information

• Name: EVANGEL
• Composer: William H. Doane (1870)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with Refrain
• Key: C Major