Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E66

E66. 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 cause 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: Catherine Hankey
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the old, old story
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D. With Chorus
• Language: Latin
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Bible
• Copyright: Copyright property of W. H. Doane
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: TELL ME THE OLD, OLD STORY
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D. With Chorus
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright property of W. H. Doane
• Notes: Now Public Domain