I Love to Tell the Story I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, Because I know it’s true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else would do.

I love to tell the story; ‘Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love.

‘Tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, I love to tell the story ‘Tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, For some have never heard The message of salvation From God’s own holy Word.

I love to tell the story; ‘Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love.

For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting I love to tell the story For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it like the rest. And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song, ‘Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long.

I love to tell the story; ‘Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love.

Of how, from heav’n above Our Lord and Savior Jesus I love to tell the story Of how, from heav’n above Our Lord and Savior Jesus Was sent to show God’s love To ev’ry sinful creature Upon this earthly place How Christ, the gift from heaven, Is God’s great gift of grace.

I love to tell the story; ‘Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love.

Although it’s sad to tell. Of how our Lord and Master I love to tell the story Although it’s sad to tell. Of how our Lord and Master Faced pain and death and hell. Dear Jesus, whipped and bleeding Was hung upon the tree And died on that Good Friday To save both you and me.

I love to tell the story; ‘Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love.

Of how our Lord and friend Rose up on Easter morning I love to tell the story Of how our Lord and friend Rose up on Easter morning And reigns in highest heav’n. The love of God the Father, The Spirit, and the Son Has given us salvation The free gift Jesus won.

I love to tell the story; ‘Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love.