The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#521b

521b. 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 that 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 own great name of love.

Text Information

• First Line: O for a heart to praise my God
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004

Tune Information

• Name: ABRIDGE (ST STEPHEN)
• Composer: Isaac Smith, 1734-1805
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: A Collection of Psalm Tunes, c. 1780