1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; Things I would ask Him to tell me if He were here: Scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, Stories of Jesus, tell them to me. 2. First let me hear how the children stood 'round His knee, I shall imagine His blessing resting on me; Words full of kindness, deeds full of grace, All in the brightness of Jesus' face. 3. Into the city I'd follow the children's band, Waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand; One of His heralds, yes, I would sing Loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!"
Lyrics: William Henry Parker
Music: Frederick Arthur Challinor
Tune: STORIES OF JESUS
Meter: 8.4.8.4.5.4.5.4.
William H. Parker, 1845–1929
William H. Parker was an English Baptist layman greatly interested in the work of Sunday schools. He wrote this text in 1885 after returning from teaching his Sunday school class and reflecting upon the oft-repeated request of the children, “Teacher, tell us another story.”