483b. O for a heart to praise my God

1 O for a heart to praise my God —
a heart from sin set free,
a heart that's sprinkled with the blood
so freely shed for me.

2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek,
my great redeemer's throne;
where only Christ is heard to speak,
where Jesus reigns alone.

3 A humble, lowly, contrite heart,
believing, true, and clean,
which neither life nor death can part
from him who dwells within.

4 A heart in every thought renewed,
and full of love divine;
perfect and right and pure and good —
your life revealed in mine.

5 Your nature, gracious Lord, impart —
come quickly from above,
write your new name upon my heart,
your new best name of love!

Text Information
First Line: O for a heart to praise my God
Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Scripture:
Topic: God's Church: Love and Devotion; Pentecost 4: The Freedom God Gives; Pentecost 6: Made New in Christ (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. STEPHEN
Composer: W. Jones (1726-1800)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
Key: G Major
Notes: Alternative tune: STOCKTON (483a)



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