Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One ‎#84

84. Tell the Story

To the Christian legions comes the sweet command,
Tell the story, tell the story,
Spread the glorious tidings over sea and land,
Tell the story o’er and o’er.

Chorus:
Tell the story, let its music ring,
Sweetly peal redeeming grace!
Tell the story, let the ransomed sing,
Till the world the truth embrace.

There are countless millions in the gloom of night,
Tell the story, tell the story,
Shall the Christian nations give them saving light?
Tell the story o’er and o’er.

To the heathen nations o’er the wide, wide world,
Tell the story, tell the story,
Let the gospel banner be at once unfurled,
Tell the story o’er and o’er.

Let us never falter in the work of love,
Tell the story, tell the story,
Till the Master calls us to our rest above,
Tell the story o’er and o’er.

Text Information

• First Line: To the Christian legions comes the sweet command
• Title: Tell the Story
• Author: Rev. Neal A. McAulay
• Refrain First Line: Tell the story, let its music ring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [To the Christian legions comes the sweet command]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel