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Tell the Story of Jesus
Author: Mary B. Colby Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Go tell the story of Jesus, To some poor sin-sick soul Lyrics: 1 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To some poor sin-sick soul;
Think of the time you heard it,
And how it made you whole.
It drove away the darkness
Of night, wherein you lay;
It brought to you the glory,
And light of perfect day.
Refrain:
Go tell the story of Jesus,
To some poor sin-sick soul;
Think of the time you heard it,
And how it made you whole.
2 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To strangers you may meet;
And dwell upon his mercy,
In accents rich and sweet.
It may be they’ll forget you,
In busy toil and care;
But they’ll not forget the story,
You whispered in their ear. [Refrain]
3 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To those who have not heard;
And make it sound as lovely,
As the song of some sweet bird.
Tell with a glowing rapture,
His tender words of love;
And tell them of the beauty,
Of that blest home above. [Refrain]
4 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To people great and small;
Remember he, the Savior,
Gave up his life for all.
Tell it when death’s cold billows
Are underneath your feet,
‘Twill be the only story
Heard in the golden street. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Go tell the story of Jesus]
Tell the Story of Jesus
[Go tell the story of Jesus]
Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Robson Sweney Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 33213 45112 25433 Used With Text: Tell The Story Of Jesus
[Go tell the story of Jesus]
Tell the Story of Jesus
Author: Mary B. Colby Hymnal: Wondrous Love #79 (1885) First Line: Go tell the story of Jesus, To some poor sin-sick soul Lyrics: 1 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To some poor sin-sick soul;
Think of the time you heard it,
And how it made you whole.
It drove away the darkness
Of night, wherein you lay;
It brought to you the glory,
And light of perfect day.
Refrain:
Go tell the story of Jesus,
To some poor sin-sick soul;
Think of the time you heard it,
And how it made you whole.
2 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To strangers you may meet;
And dwell upon his mercy,
In accents rich and sweet.
It may be they’ll forget you,
In busy toil and care;
But they’ll not forget the story,
You whispered in their ear. [Refrain]
3 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To those who have not heard;
And make it sound as lovely,
As the song of some sweet bird.
Tell with a glowing rapture,
His tender words of love;
And tell them of the beauty,
Of that blest home above. [Refrain]
4 Go tell the story of Jesus,
To people great and small;
Remember he, the Savior,
Gave up his life for all.
Tell it when death’s cold billows
Are underneath your feet,
‘Twill be the only story
Heard in the golden street. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Go tell the story of Jesus]
Tell the Story of Jesus
Tell The Story Of Jesus
Author: Mary B. Colby Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #15066 First Line: Go tell the story of Jesus Refrain First Line: Go tell the story of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Go tell the story of Jesus
To some poor sin-sick soul;
Think of the time you heard it,
And how it made you whole.
It drove away the darkness
Of night, wherein you lay;
It brought to you the glory
And light of perfect day.
Refrain:
Go tell the story of Jesus
To some poor sin-sick soul;
Think of the time you heard it,
And how it made you whole.
2 Go tell the story of Jesus
To strangers you may meet,
And dwell upon His mercy
In accents rich and sweet;
It may be they’ll forget you,
In busy toil and care;
But they’ll not forget the story
You whispered in their ear. [Refrain]
3 Go tell the story of Jesus
To those who have not heard,
And make it sound as lovely
As the song of some sweet bird;
Tell with a glowing rapture
His tender words of love;
And tell them of the beauty
Of that blest home above. [Refrain]
4 Go tell the story of Jesus
To people great and small;
Remember He, the Savior,
Gave up His life for all;
Tell it when death’s cold billows
Are underneath your feet,
’Twill be the only story
Heard in the golden street. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Go tell the story of Jesus]
Tell The Story Of Jesus
Go tell the story of Jesus, To some poor sin sick soul
Author: Mary Colby Hymnal: Harvest Bells No. 1 #d19 (1887) Languages: English
Go tell the story of Jesus, To some poor sin sick soul
John R. Sweney
1837 - 1899 Composer of "[Go tell the story of Jesus]" in Wondrous Love John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy.
Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker.
Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission
John R. Sweney
Mary Colby
Person Name: Mary B. Colby Author of "Tell the Story of Jesus" in Wondrous Love
Mary Colby
