The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#632

632. I Love to Hear the Story

1 I love to hear the story
Which angel voices tell,
How once the King of glory
Came down on earth to dwell.
I am both weak and sinful,
But this I surely know,
The Lord came down to save me,
Because He loved me so.

2 I’m glad my blessèd Saviour
Was once a child like me,
To show how pure and holy
His little ones might be;
And if I try to follow
His footsteps here below,
He never will forsake me,
Because He loves me so.

3 To tell His love and mercy
My sweetest songs I’ll raise;
And though I cannot see Him,
I know He hears my praise;
For He has kindly promised
That even I may go
To sing among His angels,
Because He loves me so.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love to hear the story
• Title: I Love to Hear the Story
• Author: Emily (Huntington) Miller (1867)
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Children's Hymns; Christmas Day
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: HOS GUD ÄR IDEL GLÄDJE
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Ahnfelts Sånger
• Notes: Now Public Domain.