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 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 speaks, and, list'ning to his voice,
new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.
4 Hear him, you deaf; his praise, ye dumb,
your loosened tongues employ;
ye blind, behold your Savior come;
and leap, you lame, for joy.
5 Look unto him, ye nations: own
your God, ye fallen race;
look, and be saved by faith alone;
be justified by grace.
6 My gracious Master and my Lord,
assist me to proclaim,
and spread through all the earth abroad
the honors of thy name.
| Text information — copy | |
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| First Line: | O for a thousand tongues to sing |
| Title: | O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing |
| Author: | Charles Wesley (1740) |
| Publication Date: | 1985 |
| Meter: | CM |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:18-19; Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Romans 5:1 |
| Topic: | Church | Mission; Jesus Christ | Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ | Name; Jesus Christ | Savior; Nations |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information — copy | |
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| Tune name: | AZMON |
| Composer (melody): | Carl G. Glaser |
| Adapter: | Lowell Mason (1839) |
| Meter: | CM |
| Key: | A♭ Major |