The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#197

197. Oh for a Thousand Tongues

1 Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
My dear Redeemer's praise,
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of His grace.

2 My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread thro' all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name.

3 Jesus! the name that calms our fears,
That bids our sorrows cease—
'Tis music in my ravished ears,
'Tis life, and health, and peace.

4 He breaks the power of reigning sin,
He sets the pris'ner free;
His blood can make the foulest clean:
His blood availed for me!

Text Information

• First Line: Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
• Title: Oh for a Thousand Tongues
• Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) (1739)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:171
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Adoration, Praise of
• Notes: My lips shall utter praise. Ps. 119:171.

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl Gotthelf Gläser, 1734-1829
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 58