The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#274

274. 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 too 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.
Yes, and when that world's glory
shall dawn upon my soul,
tell me the old, old story,
'Christ Jesus makes thee whole.' [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Author: Arabella Catherine Hankey, 1834-1911
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Meter: 76 76 D and Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: The Temple: Bible

Tune Information

• Name: TELL ME THE OLD, OLD STORY
• Composer: William Howard Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 76 76 D and Refrain
• Key: C Major
• Source: Harm. adapt.: Compilers of Church Hymnary, 3rd ed., 1973