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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