Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#463

463. 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
• Title: I Love to Tell the Story
• Author: Arabella Catherine Hankey, 1834-1911
• Refrain First Line: I love to tell the story
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Acts 8:4
• Topic: Evangelism; Gospel Call and Response; Mission; Witness

Tune Information

• Name: HANKEY
• Composer: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major