I love to hear the story

I love to hear the story
which angel voices tell,
how once the King of glory
came down on earth to dwell.
I am both weak and sinful;
but this I surely know,
the Lord came down to save me,
because he loved me so.
Refrain:
I love to hear the story
which angel voices tell,
how once the King of glory
came down on earth to dwell.

I'm glad my blessèd Savior
was once a child like me,
to show how pure and holy
his little ones might be;
and, if I try to follow
his footsteps here below,
he never will forget me,
because he loves me so. Refrain

To sing his love and mercy
my sweetest songs I'll raise;
and, though I cannot see him,
I know he hears my praise;
for he has kindly promised
that even I may go
to sing among his angels,
because he loves me so. Refrain

Words: Elizabeth Huntington Miller, 1867

Music: I love to hear the story, Mernle, Bowdler

Meter: 76 76 D with Refrain

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