Glory to God ‎#16

16. O That I Had a Thousand Voices

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Text Information

• First Line: O that I had a thousand voices
• Title: O That I Had a Thousand Voices
• Author: Johann Mentzer (1704)
• Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 13:6
  ;
  Psalm 35:28
  ;
  Psalm 104
  ;
  Psalm 126:2-3
  ;
  Psalm 145:10-13
  ;
  Psalm 148
• Topic: Creation; Praise; Providence
• Source: trans. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House

Tune Information

• Name: O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HÄTTE
• Composer (attributed to): Johann B. König (1738)
• Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Harmonischer Liederschatz, 1738

Text Information:

The German original of this hymn contained too many stanzas to sustain a unified theme. The four selected here place humankind in the midst of creation and form an effective song of praise to the Creator. As the tune name suggests, the music was later composed for these words.