Trinity Hymnal ‎#387

387. 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 'tis true;
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else could 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;
More wonderful it seems
Than all the golden fancies
Of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story,
It did so much for me;
And that is just the reason
I tell it now to thee. [Refrain]

3 I love to tell the story;
'Tis pleasant to repeat
What seems, each time I tell it,
More wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story,
For some have never heard
The message of salvation
From God's own holy Word. [Refrain]

4 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]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love to tell the story
• Author: Katherine Hankey
• Refrain First Line: I love to tell the story
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 66:16
• Topic: Christian Service; The Church: The Free Offer of the Gospel; Gospel: Excellency of; Love: For Christ or God; Ministry; Witnessing

Tune Information

• Name: I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY
• Composer: William G. Fischer
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with refrain
• Key: A♭ Major