The Celebration Hymnal

621

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 same old story  
When you have cause to fear  
That this world's empty glory  
Is costing me too dear.  
Tell me the story always,  
If you would really be,  
In any time of trouble,  
A comforter to me. [Refrain]

WORDS: A. Catherine Hankey
MUSIC: William H. Doane
Theme: Walking with God: Comfort and Encouragement