Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#112b

112b. 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 heavenly 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,
And magnify the wondrous grace
Which made salvation mine.

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 Soon the delightful day will come
When my blest 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
• Author: S. Medley, 1738-1799
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Adoration of; Adoration: Of Jesus; Blood of Christ; Brother, Christ our; Christ: Preciousness of Christ; Christ: Blood of; Christ: Brother; Christ: Praise to; Christ: Ransom; Thanksgiving: For Redemption; The Godhead: The Son; Praise: To Christ; Ransom; Jesus (See also Christ): Abiding

Tune Information

• Name: ARIEL
• Composer: Dr. L. Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6
• Key: D Major