Hymn 682
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.
2 Tell me the story simply,
As to a little child;
For I am weak and weary,
And helpless and defiled.
3 Tell me the story slowly,
That I may take it in -
That wonderful redemption,
God's remedy for sin.
4 Tell me the story often,
For I forget so soon;
The early dew of morning
Has passed away at noon.
5 Tell me the story softly, With earnest tones and graves; Remember, I’m the sinner, Whom Jesus came to save.
6 Tell me the story always,
If you would really be,
In any time of trouble,
A comforter to me.
7 Tell me the same old story
When you have cause to fear
That this world's empty glory
Is costing me too dear.
8 Yes and when that world’s glory, Shall dawn upon my soul, Tell me the old, old story, Christ Jesus makes thee whole.