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I love to hear the story
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I love to hear the story by Arthur Henry Mann — Lyrics
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.
I'm glad my blessed Saviour
Was once a child like me,
To show how pure and holy
His little ones might be;
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About I love to hear the story
This hymn, sung by an SATB choir, expresses the deep comfort and joy found in the Christian narrative of salvation. The text paints a scene of angelic voices recounting the Incarnation and the selfless act of the Saviour coming to earth. It speaks to the singer's own feelings of weakness and sinfulness, finding solace in the knowledge that the Lord's loving sacrifice was made for them. The hymn also reflects on the humility of Christ, who was once a child, offering a model for purity and holiness in young lives. It reassures the listener that by striving to follow His example, they will not be forsaken. The final verses convey a heartfelt commitment to raising songs of love and mercy, trusting that praise is heard even when the object of devotion is unseen, and anticipating a future joining with the angels in celestial song, all because of divine love.
