492. There is a fountain filled with blood _William Cowper_, 1731-1800 The imagery in the first verse is drawn from Zechariah 13:1: “In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.” The dislike which some have for this Old Testament phraseology has given rise to much dispute concerning the hymn, but all attempts to revise it have been without success. It is excellent poetry and should be left as Cowper wrote it. The hymn was published in Conger’s _Collection of Psalms and Hymns_, 1772, and later in the _Olney Hymns_ (See Hymn 60). For comments on William Cowper see Hymn 60. _MUSIC._ CLEANSING FOUNTAIN, also called “Western Melody” in some of the older books, is a stirring tune reminiscent of the early American camp meeting songs. It is attributed here to Lowell Mason, but it is not certain whether he wrote it or whether it is an adaptation from his tune, “Cowper,” which it resembles and to which the hymn is set in _The Hymnal_, 1933 (Presbyterian). For comments on Lowell Mason see Hymn 12. 493. I love to tell the story _Katherine Hankey_, 1834-1911 A simple song which became popular and has been translated into several different languages, because it expresses what is in the hearts of multitudes of people. The words are from a long poem of 50 stanzas, in two parts, on the life of Jesus. Part I, dated January 29, 1866, is entitled, “The Story Wanted.” Part II, dated November 18, 1866, is entitled, “The Story Told.” The author composed the poem during a long period of convalescing after a serious illness. This hymn and “Tell me the old, old story” (No. 495) are selections from Part II and Part I, respectively, of the above-mentioned poem. Katherine Hankey, born in Clapham, England, was the daughter of a banker. She was a refined, consecrated woman, a Sunday school teacher, and organizer of Bible classes among working girls. She travelled in South Africa to look after an invalid brother and became so interested in mission work that she devoted thereto the income from her writings. _MUSIC._ HANKEY was composed for these words. For comments on the composer, Wm. G. Fischer, see Hymn 469. The melody, written in 1869, was harmonized by Hubert P. Main (No. 426) and became popular at revival meetings. It is one of the gospel song tunes that is included in the more dignified church hymnals. 494. Sing them over again to me _Philip P. Bliss_, 1838-76