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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

374. Oh for a thousand tongues to sing

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: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Descants and Fauxbourdons; God in Christ; Jesus Christ: Redeemer and Savior (4 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: Alternate tune: AZMON
Tune Information
Name: RICHMOND
Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
Arranger: Samuel Webbe, the younger, 1770-1843
Composer (descant): C. S. Lang, 1891-1971
Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
Key: G Major or modal
Copyright: Descant © Novello & Co., Ltd.
Notes: See also: RICHMOND 118



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