Voices Together ‎#761

761. 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. ’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]

3 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]

Text Information

• First Line: I love to tell the story
• Title: I Love to Tell the Story
• Author: Catherine Hankey (1866)
• Refrain First Line: I love to tell the story
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:7-10
  ;
  Psalm 71:14-24
  ;
  Psalm 145
• Topic: Confessing Faith; Jesus Christ: Love of; Praise; Salvation
• Source: Joyful Songs Nos. 1–3 Combined, 1869

Tune Information

• Name: HANKEY
• Composer: William G. Fischer
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Joyful Songs Nos. 1–3 Combined, 1869