The Little Seraph ‎#129

129. Zella

1 I love to hear the story
Which angel voices tell,
How once the King of glory
Come 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 lov'd 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 foot-steps 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 though I cannot see him
I know he hears my praise!
For he has kindly promised
That I shall surely go
To sing among his angels,
Because he loves me so.

Text Information

• First Line: I love to hear the story
• Title: Zella
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: ZELLA
• Composer: G. F. Root
• Meter: 7s & 6s
• Key: F Major or modal