Moravian Book of Worship ‎#548

548. 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 My gracious master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honors of your name.

3 The name of Jesus charms our fears,
and bids our sorrows cease -
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life, and health, and peace.

4 His grace subdues the pow'r of sin;
he sets the pris'ner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me.

5 To God all glory, praise, and love
be now and ever giv'n
by saints below and saints above,
the church in earth and heav'n.

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.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 35:28
  ;
  Psalm 73:23-25
  ;
  Psalm 107:2
  ;
  Isaiah 12:1-6
  ;
  Isaiah 45:21-22
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-6
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:30-31
  ;
  Ephesians 2:1-10
  ;
  Philippians 2:5-11
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Name of Jesus; Justification; Spread of the Gospel

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser (1828)
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1839)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major