The Book of Praise 374. Oh for a thousand tongues to sing

The Book of Praise‎#374

Text:	Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
Author:	Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:	RICHMOND
Arranger:	Samuel Webbe, the younger, 1770-1843
Composer:	Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
Composer (descant):	C. S. Lang, 1891-1971

1 Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer’s praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of God’s grace.

2 Jesus, the name that charms our fears,
and bids our sorrows cease–
’tis music to the sinner’s ears;
’tis life, and health, and peace.

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

4 Hear him, you deaf; you voiceless ones,
your tongues again employ;
you blind, behold your Saviour comes,
and leap, you lame, for joy.

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

Text Information
First Line:	Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
Title:	Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
Author:	Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
Meter:	8 6 8 6 CM
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1997
Scripture:	Psalm 145:1-12 ; Isaiah 35:5-6 ; Matthew 9:27-30 ; Matthew 12:22 ; Matthew 20:29-34 ; Mark 8:22-26 ; Mark 10:46-52 ; Luke 4:18-19 ; Luke 7:21-22 ; John 9:1-12 ; John 10:14 ; John 11:38-44 ; John 12:22
Topic:	Descants and Fauxbourdons; God in Christ; Jesus Christ: Redeemer and Savior (4 more...)
Copyright:	Public Domain
Notes:	Alternate tune: AZMON

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