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Text:O for a thousand tongues to sing (Blessed be the name)
Author:Charles Wesley
Author (refrain):Ralph E. Hudson
Tune:[O for a thousand tongues to sing]
Composer:Ralph E. Hudson

11. O for a thousand tongues to sing (Blessed be the name)

1 O for a thousand tongues to sing,
blessed be the name of the Lord!
The glories of my God and King,
blessed be the name of the Lord!

Refrain:
Blessed be the name,
blessed be the name,
blessed be the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name,
blessed be the name,
blessed be the name of the Lord.

2 Jesus, the name that charms our fears,
blessed be the name of the Lord!
'Tis music in the sinner's ears,
blessed be the name of the Lord! [Refrain]

3 He breaks the power of canceled sin,
blessed be the name of the Lord!
His blood can make the foulest clean,
blessed be the name of the Lord! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing
Title: O for a thousand tongues to sing (Blessed be the name)
Author: Charles Wesley
Author (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson
Refrain First Line: Blessed be the name, blessed be the name
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Topic: Songs for Worship: Praise and Thanksgiving
Tune Information
Name: [O for a thousand tongues to sing]
Composer: Ralph E. Hudson
Key: A Major



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