These are the stories the savior once told And to all those who had is to hear The love in his words can only be heard When you learn to listen with your heart A father’s two sons in the vineyard Teaches us a lesson of worth Store up your food for tomorrow Stay true to the task never shrewd One man hold tight to his riches (rich man) While another must beg for a meal (lazarus) Now he that was rich had a purse that is empty The other a treasure that’s real (chorus) Sweet are the stories the savior once told And to all those who had is to hear The love in his words can only be heard When you learn to listen with your heart Once a master gave freely his silvers (talents) And promised upon his return Those who use wisely the talents they have A place by his side, they will earn (change key) Sweet are the stories the savior once told And to all those who had is to hear The love in his words can only be heard When you learn to listen When you learn to listen with your heart