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Tell Me the Story

Author: J. W. Van de Venter Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel #39 (1900) First Line: When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll Refrain First Line: Tell it to me Lyrics: 1 When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll, Tell me the story of Jesus; When evil assails me and doubts fill my soul, Tell me the story of Jesus. Refrain: Tell it to me, Tell it to me, Tell me the story of Jesus; Tell it to me. 2 When weary from labor I rest by the way, Tell me the story of Jesus; It strengthens my purpose and brightens the day, Tell me the story of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 In times of affliction, when suff’ring from pain, Tell me the story of Jesus; It softens my pillow, revives me again; Tell me the story of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 When life here is over and time is no more, Tell me the story of Jesus; O tell it again on the beautiful shore; Tell me the story of Jesus. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll]
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Tell Me The Story

Author: Justin W. Van DeVenter Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11371 First Line: When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll Refrain First Line: Tell it to me, tell it to me Lyrics: 1 When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll, Tell me the story of Jesus; When evil assails me and doubts fill my soul, Tell me the story of Jesus. Refrain: Tell it to me, tell it to me, Tell me the story of Jesus; Tell it to me. 2 When weary from labor I rest by the way, Tell me the story of Jesus; It strengthens my purpose and brightens the day, Tell me the story of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 In times of affliction, when suffering from pain, Tell me the story of Jesus; It softens my pillow, revives me again; Tell me the story of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 When life here is over and time is no more, Tell me the story of Jesus; O tell it again on the beautiful shore; Tell me the story of Jesus. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll]
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Tell Me the Story

Author: J. W. Van de Venter Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #37 (1908) First Line: When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll Refrain First Line: Tell it to me Topics: Guidance; Refuge Languages: English Tune Title: [When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll]
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Tell Me the Story

Author: J. W. Van de Venter Hymnal: Redemption Songs #210 (1937) First Line: When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll Refrain First Line: Tell it to me Topics: The Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: [When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll]
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Tell Me the Story

Author: J. W. Van de Venter Hymnal: Celestial Songs #291 (1921) First Line: When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll Refrain First Line: Tell it to me Languages: English Tune Title: [When sorrow and trouble like sea billows roll]
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