Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#559

559. Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

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

2 My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of your name.

3 The name of Jesus charms our fears
And bids our sorrows cease,
Sings music in the sinner's ears,
Brings life and health and peace.

4 He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin;
He sets the pris'ner free.
His blood can make the foulest clean;
His blood avails for me.

5 To God all glory, praise, and love
Be now and ever giv'n
By saints below and saints above,
The Church in earth and heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
• Title: Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Pentecost 3 (Year B); Beginning of Service; Celebration, Jubilation; Epiphany; Evangelism; The Name of Jesus; Witness

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser, 1784-1829
• Meter: C M
• Key: G Major