1 I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story
because I know 'tis true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else can do.
[Refrain:]
I love to tell the story,
'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2 I love to tell the story
'tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story,
for some have never heard
the message of salvation
from God's own holy Word. (Refrain )
3 I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it like the rest.
And when in scenes of glory
I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story
that I have loved so long. (Refrain)
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | I love to tell the story |
| Title: | I Love to Tell the Story |
| Author: | A. Catherine Hankey (1866) |
| Meter: | 7.6.7.6.D.Ref. |
| Scripture: | 2 Corinthians 4:18; Acts 8:4 |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | I love to tell the story |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | HANKEY |
| Composer: | William G. Fischer (1869) |
| Meter: | 7.6.7.6.D.Ref. |
| Key: | G Major |