1. "My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad the honors of Thy name. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing by 250 Voice Mass Choir for Classic Hymns Album Our God Reigns Conductor Elma C Simons Accompanist Pipe Organ Avinash Mario Grubb Grand Piano Samuel Samson The Mass Choir are from the following Churches and Choirs St Andrews Church, Bangalore Conservatory Choir, B. A thousand tongues are not enough to sing about the praise of the great Redeemer, about the glories of God the King, and about the triumphs of His grace! 3 Jesus! of the hymn we now call "O For A . The opening line of the hymn, "O for a thousand tongues to sing," is reminiscent of a remark of praise to God, once uttered to Wesley by Peter Border : "Had I a thousand tongues, I would praise Him with them all." When Charles Wesley was converted he had been ill in bed for some time, and the fear of death had often come into his mind. His blood availed for me. 'Tis life, and health, and peace. Exactly a year later, in 1739, Wesley penned nineteen stanzas (!!) Though John Wesley is called the father of Methodism, his brother Charles Wesley (1707-1788) may be called the father of Methodist congregational singing . Jesus! The most widely known cento is that by John Wesley, in the Wesleyan Hymn Book, 1780, No. Accessible and fun to sing, with optional parts for violin and hand drum Optional Part: Hand Drum | Violin Voicing: SATB Genre: Contemporary P&W Season: General " O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing " is a Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley. the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner? My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of Thy name. We commonly know the hymn as "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing.". It was the first hymn in every ( Wesleyan) Methodist hymnal from that time until the publication of Hymns and Psalms in 1983. And own that love is heaven. c f, to spread through all the earth abroad, c g c, the honors of thy name. the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. The church in earth and heaven. Christ The King Gh. The reasons are not far-fetched. the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, 'tis music in the sinner's ears, Authoritative information about the hymn text O for a Thousand Tongues, with lyrics, PDF files, printable scores, MIDI files, audio recordings, piano resources, and products for worship planners. Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and king, The triumphs of His grace! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 3. O for a thousand tongues to sing my dear Redeemer's praise! He was born on May 4, 1784 in Weibenfels, Germany and died August 16, 1824 in Barmen, Germany. O for a thousand tongues to sing. The Name That Charms Our Fears, That Bids Our Sorrows Cease; 'Tis Music In The Sinner's Ears, My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. He received his musical training from his father (a composer and cantor of the town church). . Methodist Hymn and Tune Book; 1919 # 1: Methodist Hymn Book - Hymns; 1954 # 1: Mirfield Mission Hymn Book; 1955 # 92: New Redemption Hymnal; 1986 # 7: Oxford Hymn Book; 1925 # 268: Praise the Lord The year before, Charles had become very sick and was cared for by a group of Christians. Americans commonly sing "Thousand Tongues" to Lowell Mason's 1839 arrangement of the hymn tune "Azmon," composed by Carl G. Glaser 11 years earlier. Their service, prayers, and testimonies during his sickness greatly affected Charles and caused him great reflection. "Jesus, the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, The humble poor believe. O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Nelson, Eric Product Number 50-9510* Ship to Calculate Shipping Cost Add to Cart Add to Wish List Add to Compare Quick Overview A useful festival anthem setting of the hymn tune AZMON. The Story of our Hymns: "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing". It is believed that it may have been inspired by a remark Peter Bohler, a Moravian leader, who exclaimed, "Had I a thousand tongues, I would praise Christ Jesus with all of them. A line in "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" containing references to blindness, deafness and muteness was marked with an asterisk to indicate that it may be omitted. "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! My Gracious Master And My God, Assist Me To Proclaim, To Spread Through All The Earth Abroad The Honors Of Thy Name. The famous Methodist minister was captured by the beauty of the Gospel on May 21, 1738at 8:45pm, to be exact. the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 2. Charles disliked the prevalence of the psalms in worship songs of his time. O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, Jesus! The name of Jesus charms our fears and bids our sorrows cease; My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of your name. 3. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Hymn. The music of "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, " is old "Azmon" by Carl Glasr. My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! By: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! O for a thousand tongues to sing is a christian hymn written by charles wesley. Methodist Sings Easter Hymn; Gods Spirit Is In My Heart" Helston Methodist Chapel What Shall I Render To My God All The Way My Saviour Leads; Methodist Church In Sydney - Hymn 104 "Playing The Hymn Tune "Old 23rd" Joshua (Kwabena) Dwomoh - Methodist Hymn Book I; Revival Pm4 Hymn 1 'Revive Thy Work, O Lord; Hymn Trust And Obey Its original version has 18 verses, with the opening verse beginning "Glory to God, and praise, and love, / Be ever, ever given." O for a thousand tongues to sing, g, my great redeemer's praise, c f, the glories of my god and king, c g c, the triumphs of his grace! O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! Jesus! 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! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, The honors of Thy name. 3 Jesus! As Charles Wesley put it in the hymn, "Jesus! O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and king, The triumphs of His grace! In the UK, "Lyngham," a choral tune by English composer Thomas Jarman published around 1803, is often used. The triumphs of His grace! ?s ears, "O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing" was written in May 1739 by Charles Wesley in remembrance of his moment of assurance and full conversion. And leap, ye lame, for joy. 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro' all the earth abroad the honors of your name. 1, in 10 stanzas, "O for a thousand tongues to sing." This is not only the opening hymn of the Wesleyan Hymn Book, but also of most collections of the Methodist bodies in all English-speaking countries. Charles Wesley. 3 Jesus! 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! O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing My Great Redeemer's Praise, The Glories Of My God And King, The Triumphs Of His Grace! O for a thousand tongues to sing |: My great Redeemer's praise, :| The glories of my God and King . To this cause much of its popularity may be traced. His father was Carl Ludwig T. Glaezer and his mother Marie Amalie Ziesche. O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Hymn Lyrics. He describes that his heart was "strangely warmed" and that the Holy Spirit "chased away the darkness of [his] unbelief.". My gracious master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name. 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! It was the first hymn in every methodist hymnal . 1. Though John Wesley is called the father of Methodism, his brother Charles Wesley (1707-1788) may be called the father of Methodist congregational singing. 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of Thy name. Thus, through the writing of hymns, it was for Charles Wesley that the inner experience of salvation was manifest through the praise of God. the name that charms our fears, the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life, and . 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro' all the earth abroad the honors of your name. Jesus! The timeless lyrics of this classic hymn are joined with a joyful, original melody with a light, Celtic lilt, bringing a contemporary flavor to a well-loved, historic text. My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, 'tis music in the sinner's ears, This is why, since the early establishment of the Methodist hymnal, the introductory hymn has always remained the same. The glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace. 3 Jesus! A hymn that reflects the notion that the Methodist people were "born in song" (see Born in Song article ). O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing (Hymn with words and music) - Charles Wesley 2,026,871 views Dec 26, 2010 TheHymnClub 39.2K subscribers "O For a Thousand Tongues To Sing" was written by. [1] [2] The hymn was placed first in John Wesley 's A Collection of Hymns for the People Called Methodists published in 1780. In other instances a text may be used with a variety of tunes, such as "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" sung to any of Lyngham, Oxford New, Arden, Lydia, Richmond, Azmon, or University. More songs from Charles Wesley More songs sung at church More songs with numbers in the title Jesus! Retrieve text, midi, piano score, and other resources from http://www.HymnSite.com/lyrics/umh057.shtHymn by Charles Wesley; Tune by Carl Glasser.Slides and r. [3] Contents 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 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro' all the earth abroad the honors of your name. Mar 23 2020 Ana Lara United States "O For a Thousand Tongues" was written in 1749 on the eleventh anniversary of Charles Wesley's own conversion experience.