742b. O for a thousand tongues to sing

1 O for a thousand tongues, to sing
my dear Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!

2 Jesus! the name that charms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis 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, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb,
your loosened tongues employ;
ye blind, behold your Saviour come;
and leap, ye lame, for joy!

6 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: O for a thousand tongues to sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Meter: CM extended
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Children and All-Age Worship; Deliverance; Jesus: Name (7 more...)
Notes: When set to LYNGHAM the second line of each verse is sung twice, and the last line three times.
Tune Information
Name: LYNGHAM
Composer: Thomas Jarman (1782-1862) (alt.)
Meter: CM extended
Key: F Major
Notes: Rhythm slightly adapted



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