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Old, Yet Ever New

William A. Williams • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Verse 1

There is a story sweet to hear, I love to tell it too: It fills my heart with hope and cheer, 'Tis old, yet ever new.

Chorus

'Tis old, yet ever new; 'Tis old, yet ever new; I know, I feel it's true: 'Tis old, yet ever new.

Verse 2

They tell me God the Son came down From his bright throne to die, That I might wear a starry crown, And dwell with him on high.

Chorus

'Tis old, yet ever new; 'Tis old, yet ever new; I know, I feel it's true: 'Tis old, yet ever new.

Verse 3

They say he bore the cross for me, And suffered in my place, That I might always happy be, And ransomed by his grace.

Chorus

'Tis old, yet ever new; 'Tis old, yet ever new; I know, I feel it's true: 'Tis old, yet ever new.

Verse 4

O wondrous love! so great, so vast, So boundless and so free! Low at thy feet my all I cast; I covet only thee.

Chorus

'Tis old, yet ever new; 'Tis old, yet ever new; I know, I feel it's true: 'Tis old, yet ever new.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-timothy 1:15

Reference 2

  • revelation 14:2