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O Beautiful Story

Representative Text

1 O sweet is the story of Christ and His love,
So boundless, so precious, so free;
A perfect salvation, a fountain of joy,
A wonderful message to me.

Refrain:
O beautiful story of Christ and His love,
Of mansions prepared in His kingdom above.

2 The story grows better by telling it o’er,
And nearer it comes to the soul;
The vilest of sinners who hear and believe,
By it are made perfectly whole. [Refrain]

3 O wonderful story, repeat it again,
That beautiful story of old,
Of Christ and His glory, of Christ and His love,
‘Twill never, no, never grow old. [Refrain]

Source: The King of Kings: a choice collection of gospel songs, standard hymns, choruses, children's songs, solos, duets, and quartets together with responsive readings for use in evangelistic meetings... #99

Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel

Pseudonyms: C. D. Emerson, Charlotte G. Homer, S. B. Jackson, A. W. Lawrence, Jennie Ree… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O sweet is the story of Christ and His love
Title: O Beautiful Story
Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O beautiful story of Christ and His love
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

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Bells of Heaven #50

Carmina Sacra #d150

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The King of Kings #99

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Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One #113

Vineyard Songs #d84

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