221. 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
that 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, ye 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: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
Meter: CM extended
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Topic: The Temple: Praise; Jesus Christ: Healing
Tune Information
Name: LYNGHAM (DESERT)
Composer: Thomas Jarman, 1782-1862
Meter: CM extended
Key: G Major



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