Trinity Hymnal ‎#521

521. 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 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]

3 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 thee whole." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Author: Katherine Hankey (1866; refrain added)
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:18
• Topic: Christ: Love and Grace of; Christian Life: God's Refreshing Grace; Evangelistic; Gospel: Excellency of; Grace: Refreshing; Longing for Christ and God

Tune Information

• Name: EVANGEL
• Composer: William H. Doane (1869)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: C Major