Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#352b

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
• Scripture:
  Acts 3:6
  ;
  Acts 3:8
  ;
  Acts 3:16
  ;
  Acts 3:19
  ;
  Ephesians 1:7
  ;
  Isaiah 35:5-6
  ;
  John 5:25
  ;
  John 9:1-12
  ;
  John 11:38-44
  ;
  John 20:31
  ;
  Luke 4:18-19
  ;
  Luke 7:11-16
  ;
  Luke 24:47-48
  ;
  Mark 8:22-26
  ;
  Matthew 4:4
  ;
  Matthew 9:33
  ;
  Matthew 11:5
  ;
  Matthew 12:22
  ;
  Psalm 145:1-3
  ;
  Psalm 145:10-12
  ;
  Romans 8:6
• 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