Concordia ‎#25

25. Begin, my Tongue, some Heav'nly Theme

1 Begin, my tongue, some heav'nly theme,
And speak some boundless thing,
The mighty works, or mightier name,
Of our eternal King.

2 Tell of His wondrous faithfulness,
And sound His power abroad;
Sing the sweet promise of His grace,
The love and truth of God.

3 His very word of grace is strong
As that which built the skies;
The voice that rolls the stars along
Speaks all the promises.

4 O might I hear Thy heav'nly tongue
But whisper "Thou art mine!"
Those gentle words should raise my song
To notes almost divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Begin, my tongue, some heav'nly theme
• Title: Begin, my Tongue, some Heav'nly Theme
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Praise and Prayer: Praise; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732-1806
• Key: A♭ Major