Melodies of Grace and Truth ‎#46

46. The Old, Old Story

1 While others sing their "songs of love and war,"
I sing the old,old story,
In Christ, my King, both love and glory are;
I love the old old story.

Chorus:
The old, old story, it is ever new,
The old, old story, praise the Lord' 'tis true.
That Jesus died for me as well as you;
Tell me the old, old story.

2 When stricken down by sorrow, sin, and pain,
Tell me the old, old story,
My hope is Christ, the Lamb for sinners slain!
Tell me the old, old story. [Chorus]

3 And when I hear the harps of heaven ring,
'Twill be the old, old story,
Where angels strive their choicest strains to sing.
I'll sing the old, old story. [Chorus]

4 To rich and poor, to all, both great and small,
Tell out the old, old story,
There's love, joy peace, and pardon free to all,
Found in the old, old story. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: While others sing their "songs of love and war"
• Title: The Old, Old Story
• Author: William Leslie
• Refrain First Line: The old, old story, it is ever new
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908

Tune Information

• Name: [While others sing their "songs of love and war"]
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Arranged for this work