219b. O for a thousand tongues to sing

1 O 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
and bids our sorrows cease;
this music in the sinner's ears,
is life and health and peace.

3 He breaks the power of cancelled sin,
he sets the prisoner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me.

4 He speaks — and, listening to his voice,
new life the dead receive,
the mournful broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.

5 Hear him, you deaf! his praise, you dumb
your loosened tongues employ;
you blind, now see your saviour come,
and leap, you lame, for joy!

6 My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim
and spread through all the earth abroad
the honours of your name.

Text Information
First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing
Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: Advent 3: The Forerunner; Advent 4: The Annunciation; God, Saviour: Praised and Worshipped (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LYNGHAM
Composer: T. Jarman (1782-1862)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
Key: G Major
Notes: Alternative tune: UNIVERSITY (219a)



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