Of Jesus and His glory,
Of Jesus and His love.”
Old memories were revived by the song. Mrs. Harrison thus indicated her own experience: “In one moment the arrogant shoppers had vanished. I was at home again, and saw my mother at the piano, and heard the music which only she could make to sound so reverent. Her generation really meant it when they sang:
“‘Tell me the story softly,
With earnest tones and grave;
Remember, I’m the sinner
Whom Jesus came to save.’”
To them it was a real sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, and the music matched the mood.
Popular with older people, this hymn of Miss Katherine Hankey, an English lady, has also been a favorite with children. The tune to which it is mostly sung was composed by William H. Doane, an American musician.
The London singer was hidden, and singing just for himself. But the song brought back beautiful memories to at least one woman amid the crowd of shoppers.