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The Army and Navy Hymnal/Hymns/Tell Me the Old, Old Story

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The Army and Navy Hymnal (1920)
edited by Henry Augustine Smith
Tell Me the Old, Old Story by Katherine Hankey
(music by William Howard Doane)

This hymn is derived from Hankey's poem The Old, Old Story, 1866.

1738361The Army and Navy Hymnal — Tell Me the Old, Old StoryHenry Augustine SmithKatherine Hankey
(music by William Howard Doane)
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  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 too soon,
    The 'early dew' of morning
    Has passed away at noon.
  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.
  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.'
    Amen.