Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#595

595. I love to hear the story

1 I love to hear the story
Which angel voices tell,
How once the King of Glory
Came down on earth to dwell.
I am both weak and sinful,
But this I surely know,
The Lord came down to save me,
Because He loved me so.

2 I'm glad my blessed Saviour
Was once a child like me,
To show how pure and holy
His little ones might be;
And if I try to follow
His footsteps here below,
He never will forsake me,
Because He loves me so.

3 To sing His love and mercy
My sweetest songs I'll raise;
And though I cannot see Him,
I know He hears my praise:
For He has kindly promised
That even I may go
To sing among His angels,
Because He loves me so.

Text Information

• First Line: I love to hear the story
• Author: Mrs. Emily Miller, 1833-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Children: Love of Jesus for; Christ: Love of; For the Young; Jesus (See also Christ): Story of; Love: Of Christ; Jesus (See also Christ): Love for Children; Love: Of Jesus for Children

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S SONG (II)
• Composer: G. F. Root, 1820-1895
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: F Major or modal