The Church Hymnal ‎#644

644. I love to hear the story

1 I love to hear the story
Which angel voices tell,
How once the King of glory
Came down on earth to dwell.
I am both weak and sinful;
But this I surely know,
The Lord came down to save me,
Because He loved me so.

2 I'm glad my blessed Saviour
Was once a child like me,
To show how pure and holy
His little ones might be;
And, if I try to follow
His footsteps here below,
He never will forget me,
Because He loves me so.

3 To sing His love and mercy
My sweetest songs I'll raise;
And, tho' I cannot see Him,
I know He hears my praise;
For He has kindly promised
That even I may go
To sing among His angels,
Because He loves me so.

Text Information

• First Line: I love to hear the story
• Author: E. H. Miller
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life: Younger Children

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S STORY
• Composer: A. H. Mann
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D.
• Key: G Major or modal