With Heart and Voice ‎#132

132. 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 his grace!

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

3 The name of Jesus charms our fears
and bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life and health and peace.

4 He breaks the power of canceled sin,
he sets the prisoner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean;
his blood avails for me.

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

6 Hear him, you deaf; you voiceless ones,
your loosened tongues employ;
you blind, behold your Savior come;
and leap, you lame, for joy!

7 To God all glory, praise, and love
be now and ever given
by saints below and saints above,
the church in earth and heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
• Title: Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
• Author: Charles Wesley (1739, alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: The Church in the World

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser (1828)
• Adapter: Lowell Mason (1839)
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1839)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal