NCH 259
O for a thousand tongues to Sing
Hymn Text
Verse 1
O for a thousand tongues to Sing
My dear redeemer’s praise,
the glories of my God and King
the triumph of his grace!
My dear redeemer’s praise,
the glories of my God and King
the triumph of his grace!
Verse 2
Jesus-the name that charms our tears,
that bids Our sorrows cease
Tis music in the sinner'r ears
Tis life and health, and peace.
that bids Our sorrows cease
Tis music in the sinner'r ears
Tis life and health, and peace.
Verse 3
He speaks; and, listening to his voice
New life the dead receive.
The mournful broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.
New life the dead receive.
The mournful broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.
Verse 4
Hear Him, you deaf; his praise; you dumb,
Your loosened tongues employ,
You blind, behold your Saviour comes,
And leap, you lame, for joy!
Your loosened tongues employ,
You blind, behold your Saviour comes,
And leap, you lame, for joy!
Verse 5
My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim
And spread, through all the earth abroad
tne honours of your name.
assist me to proclaim
And spread, through all the earth abroad
tne honours of your name.
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