The Half Has Never Been Told

O, tell the story over and over

Author: R. E. Hudson
Tune: [O tell the story over and over] (Hudson)
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Oh, tell the story o’er and o’er,
Of love so full and free;
I give myself, my all to Him,
Who bled and died for me.

Refrain:
The half has never yet been told,
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told,
The blood it cleanseth me.

2 He died for me, naught but His love
Could melt this heart of mine;
Oh, come, and take the precious gift
Of peace and joy divine. [Refrain]

3 His life, His death, His precious love,
To you shall all be given;
Come now, accept His offered grace,
And reign with Him in heaven. [Refrain]

Source: Gospel Jewels #17

Author: R. E. Hudson

Ralph Hudson (1843-1901) was born in Napoleon, OH. He served in the Union Army in the Civil War. After teaching for five years at Mt. Union College in Alliance he established his own publishing company in that city. He was a strong prohibitionist and published The Temperance Songster in 1886. He compiled several other collections and supplied tunes for gospel songs, among them Clara Tear Williams' "All my life long I had panted" (Satisfied). See 101 More Hymn Stories, K. Osbeck, Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1985). Mary Louise VanDyke Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: O, tell the story over and over
Title: The Half Has Never Been Told
Author: R. E. Hudson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, 'twas love, sweet love
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gates Ajar #54

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Gospel Jewels #17

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Gospel Jewels #141

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Quartette #28

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Salvation Echoes #63a

Songs for the Ransomed #28

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Songs of Peace, Love and Joy #84

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