Some songs feel like old friends—always there, always comforting, always speaking straight to the heart. I Love to Tell the Story is one of those timeless hymns that carries a deep, abiding warmth. Whether you’ve sung it in church pews, around a campfire, or just softly to yourself in moments of reflection, there’s something about it that wraps around the soul like a familiar embrace.
Written in the 19th century by Katherine Hankey and later set to music by William G. Fischer, this hymn is a testament to the simple, unwavering power of faith. It isn’t just a song—it’s a personal testimony. It speaks of the joy found in sharing the gospel, in telling and retelling the story of Jesus and His love. And what makes it even more special? It reminds us that no matter how many times we’ve heard the story, it never grows old. There’s always something new to discover, always another heart waiting to be touched by its grace.
The melody is gentle yet profound, moving in a way that lingers long after the last note fades. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t just sit on the surface; it settles deep in the heart, bringing with it a sense of peace, purpose, and devotion. Whether sung in a grand cathedral or whispered in quiet solitude, I Love to Tell the Story is a beautiful reminder of why faith is meant to be shared—not as a duty, but as a joy
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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