Tabernacle Hymns ‎#116

116. 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.

Chorus:
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 so soon,
The "early dew" of morning
Has passed away at noon. [Chorus]

3 Tell me the story softly,
With earnest tones, and grave;
Remember! I'm the sinner
Whom Jesus came to save;
Tell me that story always,
If you would really be,
In any time of trouble,
A comforter to me. [Chorus]

4 Tell me the same old story,
When you have come to fear
That this world's empty glory
Is costing me too dear;
Yes, and when that world's glory
is dawning on my soul,
Tell me the Old, Old, Story:
"Christ Jesus makes thee whole." [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the Old, Old Story
• Title: Tell Me the Old, Old Story
• Author: Kate Hankey
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the Old, Old Story
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1960
• Topic: Comfort; Story

Tune Information

• Name: [Tell me the Old, Old Story]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: C Major