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O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Words and music by Charles Wesley · 1739

Key of G · 96 BPM · 3/2 · Praise,Grace · Psalm 35:28

Verse 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!

Verse 2

My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To
spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name.

Verse 3

Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows
cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace.

Verse 4

He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner
free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me.

Verse 5

He speaks, and, listening to His voice, New life the
dead receive, The mournful, broken hearts rejoice, The humble poor believe.

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