The Hymnbook ‎#141

141. O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

1 O for a thousand tongues to sing
My dear Redeemer's praise,
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of His grace!

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

3 He breaks the power of reigning sin,
He sets the prisoner free;
His blood can make the sinful clean,
His blood availed for me.

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing
• Title: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
• Author: Charles Wesley (1739, alt.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Matthew 1:21
  ;
  Luke 4:18
  ;
  Revelation 1:5-6
• Topic: Christ: Adoration and Praise; Missions; Name of Jesus, The; Rédemption; Jesus Christ: Adoration and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser (1828)
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1839)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Richmond," Hymn 436.