The New Church Hymnal ‎#138

138. 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.

Refrain:
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. [Refrain]

3 Tell me the story softly,
With earnest tones and grave;
Remember I'm the sinner
Whom Jesus came to save;
Tell me the story always,
If you would really be,
In any time of trouble,
A comforter to me. [Refrain]

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.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me the Old, Old Story
• Title: Tell Me the Old, Old Story
• Author: Kate Hankey
• Refrain First Line: Tell me the Old, Old Story
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Assurance and Hope; Love: God's Love; Devotional; Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: [Tell me the Old, Old Story]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: C Major