(Fanny J. Crosby - Sweney)
(Tell me the story of Jesus)
(Sweetest that ever was heard.)
Tell me the story of Jesus
Write on my heart every word
Tell me the story most precious
Sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell how the angels in chorus sang
As they welcomed His birth
Glory to Thy in the highest
Peace and the tidings to earth.
Tell me the story of Jesus
Sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell of the cross where they nailed Him
Writhing in anguish and pain
Tell of the grave where they laid Him
Tell how he liveth again.
Love in that story so tender
Clearer than ever I see
Stay let me weep while you whisper
Love paid the ransom for me.
I love to tell the story
'twill be my theme in glory
to tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and His love
Tell me the story of Jesus...