352b. O for a thousand tongues to sing

1 O for a thousand tongues, to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!

2 Jesus! the name that charms our fears,
and bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life, and health, and peace.

3 He breaks the power of cancelled sin,
he sets the prisoner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me.

4 He speaks, and, listening to his voice,
new life the dead receive,
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.

5 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb,
your loosened tongues employ;
ye blind, behold your Saviour come;
and leap, ye lame, for joy!

6 My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honours of thy name.

Text Information
First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2005
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Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; v
Tune Information
Name: DESERT (LYNGHAM)
Composer: Thomas Jarman (1782-1862)
Meter: CM extended
Key: F Major
Notes: rhythm slightly adapted



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