I love to tell the story;
more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies
of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story,
it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason
I tell it now to thee. (Refrain)

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. (Refrain) 

Ever Praise Music

and the Joyful Harts Music Library​

I Love to Tell the Story

Luke 7
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. 23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Worship Suggestion:
The sound file is looped.
1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) make remarks about how John the Baptist sent messengers to Jesus to inquire as to whether Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus told the messengers to tell John what they had seen and heard. The sick were healed, the dead were raised, and the work of building the Kingdom of God was happening all over the region. Jesus proclaimed that John the Baptist was the greatest prophet, and yet in the kingdom of God we are all equal. The story of the ministry of Jesus Christ on earth must be shared wherever we go and in every way that we are able.  Pray and ask for God’s guidance as we share the Good News.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture found in Acts 2: 14-36 and Luke 7:19-23. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.

 ​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.

Refrain:
I love to tell the story,
'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.