The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#351

351. 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 slowly,
That I may take it in--
That wonderful redemption,
God's remedy for sin.
Tell me the story often,
For I forget so soon;
The early dew of morning
Has passed away at noon. [Refrain]

3 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]

4 Tell me the same old story,
When you have cause to fear
That this world's empty glory
Is costing me too dear;
And when the light of heaven
Is dawning on my soul,
Tell me the old, old story:
"Christ Jesus makes thee whole."[Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Title: Tell Me the Old, Old Story
• Author: Katherine Hankey (1866)
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D. With Refrain.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Worship: Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: EVANGEL
• Composer: William Howard Doane (1869)
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D. With Refrain.
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Used by permission of W. H. Doane.