989. O That a Thousand Tongues I'd Treasure
Text Information |
First Line: |
O that a thousand tongues I'd treasure |
Title: |
O That a Thousand Tongues I'd Treasure |
German Title: |
O dass ich tausend Zungen hätte |
Author: |
Johann Mentzer (1658-1734) (1704) |
Translator: |
John J. Overholt (1972) |
Meter: |
9.8.9.8.8.8. |
Language: |
English; German |
Publication Date: |
1972 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Services, Occasions: Praise, Supplication Hymns |
Copyright: |
Translation Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers |
Notes: |
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Ps. 126:1, 2. Every tongue shall confess to God. Rom. 14:11. And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Phil. 2:11. |
Text Information:Written on the occasion of his house burning down.