Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # O The Beautiful Old Story 1. O the beautiful old story! Of the little child that lay In a manger on that morning, When the stars sang in the day; When the happy shepherds kneeling, As before a holy shrine, Bless'd God and the tender mother For a life that was divine. 2. O the pleasant, peaceful story! Of the Youth who grew so fair, In His father's humble dwelling Poverty and toil to share, Till around Him in the temple, Marveling, the old men stood, As through His wise innocency Shone the meek boy's angelhood. 3. O the wonderful, true story! Of the messenger from God, Who among the poor and lowly, Bravely and devoutly trod, Working miracles of mercy, Preaching peace, rebuking strife, Blessing all the little children, Lifting up the dead to life. 4. O the sad and solemn story! Of the cross, the crown, the spear, Of the pardon, pain, and glory That have made His Name so dear. His example let us follow, Fearless, faithful to the end, Walking in the sacred footsteps Of our Brother, Master, Friend. Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #