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Tell Me the Story of Jesus (STORY OF JESUS) – for sixteen handbells

Frances (Fanny) Crosby was one of the most famous American hymn writer. Despite being blind, the words she wrote showed that she had a spiritual sight far beyond that of most. Her passion was to know her Savior, and this hymn (tune written by John Sweney) is a prayer for deepening of that everlasting relationship.

Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word;
tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.
Tell how the angels, in chorus, sang as they welcomed His birth,
“Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth.”

Hymn Tune: STORY OF JESUS
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Other arrangements available are scores and practice tracks for the similarly-named (but different!) English hymn Tell Me the Stories of Jesus (lyrics by William H. Parker, melody by Frederic Challinor).

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