We Have a Story to Tell - Traditional

We have a story to tell to the nations,
That shall turn their hearts to the right,
A story of truth and mercy,
A story of peace and light,
A story of peace and light.
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noonday bright,
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.

We have a song to be sung to the nations,
That shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
A song that shall conquer evil
And shatter the spear and sword,
And shatter the spear and sword.
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noonday bright,
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.

We have a message to give to the nations,
That the Lord who reigneth above
Hath sent us His Son to save us,
And show us that God is love,
And show us that God is love.
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noonday bright,
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.

We Have a Story to Tell lyrics (to the Nations) emphasize that the message of the Gospel will turn the hearts of people to the right and the darkness to light. The song portrays the kingdom of God as a place of truth and mercy that reaches every corner of the earth. It features a stirring refrain about the dawn of the morning and the coming of the King. By singing these lyrics the faithful affirm their identity as storytellers of the divine narrative recognizing that the peace of God is a treasure intended for all people regardless of where they live or the language they speak.