Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#483a

483a. O for a heart to praise my God

1 O for a heart to praise my God —
a heart from sin set free,
a heart that's sprinkled with the blood
so freely shed for me.

2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek,
my great redeemer's throne;
where only Christ is heard to speak,
where Jesus reigns alone.

3 A humble, lowly, contrite heart,
believing, true, and clean,
which neither life nor death can part
from him who dwells within.

4 A heart in every thought renewed,
and full of love divine;
perfect and right and pure and good —
your life revealed in mine.

5 Your nature, gracious Lord, impart —
come quickly from above,
write your new name upon my heart,
your new best name of love!

Text Information

• First Line: O for a heart to praise my God
• Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 36:26
• Topic: God's Church: Love and Devotion; Pentecost 4: The Freedom God Gives; Pentecost 6: Made New in Christ; Pentecost 7: The More Excellent Way

Tune Information

• Name: STOCKTON
• Composer: T. Wright (1763-1829)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune: ST. STEPHEN (483b)