Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#219a

219a. 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
and bids our sorrows cease;
this music in the sinner's ears,
is life and health and peace.

3 He breaks the power of cancelled sin,
he sets the prisoner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me.

4 He speaks — and, listening to his voice,
new life the dead receive,
the mournful broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.

5 Hear him, you deaf! his praise, you dumb
your loosened tongues employ;
you blind, now see your saviour come,
and leap, you lame, for joy!

6 My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim
and spread through all the earth abroad
the honours of your name.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing
• Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: Advent 3: The Forerunner; Advent 4: The Annunciation; God, Saviour: Praised and Worshipped; Pentecost 19: The Life of Faith; Pentecost 3: The Church's Confidence in Christ; Pentecost 4: The Church's Mission to the Individual; Pentecost 4: The Freedom God Gives; The Ascension of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: UNIVERSITY
• Composer: C. Collignon (1725-1785)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Alternative tune: LYNGHAM (219b)