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625. Tell Me the Old, Old Story

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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
Title: Tell Me the Old, Old Story
Author: A. Catherine Hankey (1866; alt.)
Refrain First Line: Tell me the old, old story
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.ref.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: God's Refreshing Grace; Christ: Love and Grace of; Evangelistic (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: EVANGEL
Composer: William H. Doane (1869)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.ref.
Key: C Major



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