Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#326

326. O could I speak the matchless worth

1 O could I speak the matchless worth,
O could I sound the glories forth
Which in my Saviour shine,
I'd soar and touch the heav'nly strings,
And vie with Gabriel, while he sings
In notes almost divine.

2 I'd sing the precious blood he spilt,
My ransom from the dreadful guilt
Of sin and wrath divine:
I'd sing his glorious righteousness,
In which all perfect heavenly dress
My soul shall ever shine.

3 I'd sing the characters he bears,
And all the forms of love he wears,
Exalted on his throne:
In loftiest songs of sweetest praise,
I would to everlasting days
Make all his glories known.

4 Well, the delightful day will come,
When my dear Lord will bring me home,
And I shall see his face:
Then with my Saviour, brother, friend,
A blest eternity I'll spend,
Triumphant in his grace.

Text Information

• First Line: O could I speak the matchless worth
• Meter: P. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:2
• Topic: Excellency of Christ; Salvation through Jesus Christ: Addresses to Christ and gratitude for redeeming love

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