https://youtu.be/d3tqOmwFm3g
"Tell Me the Old, Old Story"
이 찬송가의 가사는 1866년 영국의 복음 전도자 캐서린 행키가 런던에서 심각한 병을 앓고 있을 때 쓴 시입니다.
이 시는 1867년 몬트리올에서 열린 YMCA 국제 대회에 참석하는 동안 데이비드 러셀 소장이 낭송했습니다.
이 때 이 시에 깊은 감명을 받은 윌리엄 하워드 도안의 음악으로 만들어졌습니다.
1.
Tell me the old, old story,
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory,
Of Jesus and His love;
Tell me the story simply,
As to a little child,
For I am weak and weary,
And helpless and defiled.
<Refrain>
Tell me the old, old story,
Tell me the old, old story,
Tell me the old, old story,
Of Jesus and His love.
2.
Tell me the story slowly,
That I may take it in—
That wonderful redemption,
God’s remedy for sin;
Tell me the story often,
For I forget so soon,
The early dew of morning
Has passed away at noon.
3.
Tell me the story softly,
With earnest tones and grave;
Remember I’m the sinner
Whom Jesus came to save;
Tell me the story always,
If you would really be,
In any time of trouble,
A comforter to me.
4.
Tell me the same old story,
When you have cause to fear
Yes, and when that world’s glory
Is costing me too dear;
And when the Lord’s bright glory
Is dawning on my soul,
Tell me the old, old story:
Christ Jesus makes thee whole.
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