Songs of Love and Praise No. 2 ‎#163

163. The Olden Story

1 There is an olden story, wafting
sweet smelling odours across the sea;
Fresh from the vernal Mount of Olives,
O'er the blue waters of Galilee.

Chorus:
Sweet, sweet, olden story,
Sing, sing, in joyful lay;
See, see the golden glory,
Lights the pathway to endless day.

2 Ages have sped that story onward,
Still its glad tidings are ever new;
Prophets and priest have learned its music,
Praising the Father in worship true. [Chorus]

3 Young men and maids have sung its praises,
Old men and children have joined the song;
And by the notes of babes and sucklings
That blessed story still flows along. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There is an olden story, wafting
• Title: The Olden Story
• Author: F. G. Burroughs
• Refrain First Line: Sweet, sweet, olden story
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: [There is an olden story, wafting]
• Composer: H. L. Gilmour
• Incipit: 32313 55536 71531