Some songs have a way of settling deep into your heart, like a warm embrace that feels both familiar and eternal. “I Love To Tell The Story” is one of those hymns—a timeless masterpiece that has touched countless lives with its tender simplicity and profound message. Written in 1866 by Katherine Hankey, its lyrics are rooted in her deep love for sharing the gospel, and its melody, composed later by William G. Fischer, wraps the words in a tune that’s as comforting as a soft morning breeze.
This hymn is special because it’s more than just a song—it’s a testimony. It speaks of the joy found in retelling the story of Jesus and His love, a tale that never grows old no matter how often it’s shared. There’s something deeply relatable about its message. We all have stories we hold dear, tales that we never tire of telling because they’ve shaped who we are. This hymn reminds us that the greatest story—the one about grace, hope, and redemption—is worth telling over and over again.
Listening to or singing this hymn feels like stepping into a sacred moment. Its melody carries you gently, while the lyrics invite you to reflect on the beauty of faith. It’s a song that unites generations, often sung in churches, at gatherings, or even whispered in quiet moments of devotion. It reminds us that the power of a story isn’t just in its words but in the way it touches hearts.
“I Love To Tell The Story” isn’t just a hymn—it’s an experience. It invites us to not only remember the story of Jesus but also to live it, share it, and carry it with us every day. Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting it after many years, this hymn has a way of feeling like home
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Lyrics
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 ’tis true
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else can do
I love to tell the story
‘Twill be my theme in glory
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and his love
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
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and his love