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Season 6 of Hymnology continues with “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (#136 in Hymns of Grace).
Written by Charles Wesley in 1739 to celebrate the first anniversary of his conversion, this hymn is filled with gratitude and praise — a declaration that Christ has broken the power of sin and set the prisoner free. Its opening line was inspired by the words of Wesley’s mentor, Peter Böhler: “If I had a thousand tongues, I would praise Christ with them all.”
Though written more than two centuries after the Reformation, this hymn reflects that same gospel conviction — rejoicing in the grace of God, the finished work of Christ, and the believer’s freedom in Him. Its message still calls us today to lift every voice in praise to the Redeemer whose blood “can make the foulest clean.”
May this hymn remind you that the same gospel which transformed Wesley’s heart continues to change ours — drawing the church together in worship to our King.
Join us for Season 6 as we journey through more timeless hymns that continue to encourage the church today. Be sure to watch, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Leave a comment below and let us know what this hymn means to you!
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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.
2.
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.
3.
He breaks the pow’r of cancelled sin,
He sets the prisoner free;
His blood can make the foulest clean,
His blood availed for me.
4.
Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb,
Your loosened tongues employ;
Ye blind, behold your Savior come,
And leap, ye lame, for joy.
5.
My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name.
Season 6 of Hymnology continues with “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (#136 in Hymns of Grace).
Written by Charles Wesley in 1739 to celebrate the first anniversary of his conversion, this hymn is filled with gratitude and praise — a declaration that Christ has broken the power of sin and set the prisoner free. Its opening line was inspired by the words of Wesley’s mentor, Peter Böhler: “If I had a thousand tongues, I would praise Christ with them all.”
Though written more than two centuries after the Reformation, this hymn reflects that same gospel conviction — rejoicing in the grace of God, the finished work of Christ, and the believer’s freedom in Him. Its message still calls us today to lift every voice in praise to the Redeemer whose blood “can make the foulest clean.”
May this hymn remind you that the same gospel which transformed Wesley’s heart continues to change ours — drawing the church together in worship to our King.
Join us for Season 6 as we journey through more timeless hymns that continue to encourage the church today. Be sure to watch, share, and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Leave a comment below and let us know what this hymn means to you!
facebook.com/hymnsofgrace
instagram.com/hymnsofgrace
twitter.com/hymnsofgrace
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.
2.
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.
3.
He breaks the pow’r of cancelled sin,
He sets the prisoner free;
His blood can make the foulest clean,
His blood availed for me.
4.
Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb,
Your loosened tongues employ;
Ye blind, behold your Savior come,
And leap, ye lame, for joy.
5.
My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name.
