For a Thousand Tongues
Words and music by C. Michael Pilato, Charles Wesley · 2020
Key of Bb · 74 BPM · 6/8 ·
Verse 1
All-gracious Master, glorious God,
Give me the words to proclaim.
Spread through the whole earth — here and abroad —
The honor of Your holy name.
Father, You give me the choice,
But Your grace compels me to lift up my voice.
If I was mute, I'd still make joyful noise to the King.
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing!
Verse 2
Jesus, your name calms the deepest of fears.
You bid every sorrow to cease.
Your mercy is music in this sinner's ears—
Your love is the source of my peace.
Savior, You knew all along
That you'd trade perfection for all I'd do wrong.
Lord, may my life make a beautiful song to the King.
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing!
Verse 3
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise!
Sing of the glories of my King; the triumph of His grace!
Verse 4
Jesus you've broken the power of sin.
Your blood sets the prisoners free.
Dying you saved us, then rising again
Accomplished supreme victory!
Verse 5
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing our great Redeemer's praise!
Sing of the glories of our King; the triumph of His grace!
Your church in heaven and earth below, this sacrifice we bring!
Verse 6
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing.
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing.
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing.
Verse 7
Spirit of God, fill this place.
Write on our hearts songs of mercy and grace.
Oh, God, we're desperate to give every praise to the King.
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing!
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing!
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing!
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