The Hymnal ‎#199

199. 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,
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.

5 Glory to God and praise and love
Be ever, ever given
By saints below and saints above,
The Church in earth and heaven.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing
• Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1739)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Jesus Christ the Lord: Praise to Christ the Lord; Christ: Exaltation of; Christ: Praise to Christ; Jesus, The Name of; Praise

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: T. Haweis (1734-1820)
• Adapter: S. Webbe (the younger)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major