Advent Hymnals

533. ON A HILL FAR AWAY

Church Hymnal 1941,


1.
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. 
Refrain:
Tell me the story of Jesus, 
Write on my heart every word, 
Tell me the story most precious, 
Sweetest that ever was heard. 

2.
Fasting alone in the desert, 
Tell of the days that He passed, 
How for our sins He was tempted, 
Yet was triumphant at last; 
Tell of the years of His labor, 
Tell of the sorrow He bore. 
He was despised and afflicted, 
Homeless, rejected and poor. 

3.
Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, 
Writhing in anguish and pain; 
Tell of the grave where they laid Him, 
Tell how He liveth again; 
Love in that story so tender, 
Clearer than ever I see; 
Stay, let me weep while you whisper, 
Love paid the ransom for me.
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    Title On a Hill Far Away
    Key B♭ Major
    Titles Tell me the story of Jesus,
    First Line On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
    Author George Bennard
    Year 1941
    Composer George Bennard
    Hymnal -
    Tune THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
    Metrical pattern
    # Stanzas
    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Sabbath School: Sufferings and Death
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