Author: Charles Wesley; R. E. H. Meter: 8.8.8.8.10.8.10.8 Appears in 1,749 hymnals Scripture: Job 1:21 First Line: Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing Refrain First Line: Blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
The glories of my God and king!
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
Refrain:
Blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
Blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
2 Jesus! the Name that charms our fears,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
'Tis music in the sinner's ears,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord! [Refrain]
3 He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
His blood can make the foulest clean,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord! [Refrain]
4 I never shall forget that day,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
When Jesus washed my sins away,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Blessed_Be_the_Name_of_the_Lord); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (496); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (597)
Blessed Be the Name of the Lord