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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
Charles Wesley thought deeply and believed deeply. Even though he had devoted his adult life to a method of holy living, his encounter with and acceptance of free grace brought him boundless joy and humility. This hymn, celebrating the anniversary of his heartfelt surrender to Christ, is bursting with gratitude and praise for the free gift of salvation. This incredible text actually begins with his original verse seven, which in the end became such an iconic opening line, encapsulating our highest desires in life.
Lyrics
Verse 1
O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace,
the triumphs of his grace . . .
Verse 2
Jesus, the name that charms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease,
that bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life and health and peace,
'tis life and health and peace . . .
Verse 3
He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin,
he sets the pris'ner free,
he sets the pris'ner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me,
his blood availed for me . . .
Verse 4
He speaks and, list'ning to his voice,
new life the dead receive,
new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice;
the humble poor believe,
the humble poor believe . . .
Verse 5
My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread throughout the earth abroad
the honors of thy name,
the honors of thy name . . .
O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace,
the triumphs of his grace . . .
Verse 2
Jesus, the name that charms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease,
that bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life and health and peace,
'tis life and health and peace . . .
Verse 3
He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin,
he sets the pris'ner free,
he sets the pris'ner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me,
his blood availed for me . . .
Verse 4
He speaks and, list'ning to his voice,
new life the dead receive,
new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice;
the humble poor believe,
the humble poor believe . . .
Verse 5
My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread throughout the earth abroad
the honors of thy name,
the honors of thy name . . .
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Charles Wesley, 1740, alt.
Music: Thomas Jarman, ca. 1803
Music: Thomas Jarman, ca. 1803