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148. Oh, could I speak the matchless worth

1 Oh, could I speak the matchless worth,
Oh, could I sound the glories forth
Which in my Saviour shine,
I'd soar and touch the heavely strings,
And vie with Gabriel, while he sings
In notes almost divine,
In notes almost divine.

2 I'd sing the precious blood He spilt,
My ransom from the dreadful guilt
Of sin and wrath divine:
I'd sing His glorious righteousness,
In which all-perfect, heavenly dress
My soul shall ever shine,
My soul shall ever shine.

3 I'd sing the characters He bears,
And all the forms of love He wears,
Exalted on His throne:
In loftiest songs of sweetest praise,
I would to everlasting days
Make all His glories known,
Make all His glories known.

4 Well, the delightful day will come,
When my dear Lord will bring me home,
And I shall see His face;
Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend,
A blest eternity I'll spend,
Triumphant in His grace,
Triumphant in His grace.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, could I speak the matchless worth
Author: Samuel Medley (1789)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Majesty of; Christ: Praise to (3 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ARIEL
Arranger: Lowell Mason
Meter: C. P. M.
Notes: Public Domain.



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