The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#239

239. 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.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

4 Tell me the same old story,
When you have cause to fear
That this world’s empty glory,
Is costing me too dear;
Yes, and when that world's glory
Is dawning on my soul,
Tell me the old, old story:
"Christ Jesus makes me whole." [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Title: Tell Me the Old, Old Story
• Author: Kate Hankey
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Copyright: Copyright of W. H. Doane. Used by permission
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Tell me the old, old story]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright of W. H. Doane. Used by permission
• Notes: Now Public Domain