O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
Interpretation
The quote expresses a desire to glorify and praise God with many voices.
In this quote, Charles Wesley reflects on the immense appreciation he has for his faith and the grace of God. He yearns for countless voices to join in celebrating the magnificence and glory of his Redeemer, illustrating a desire for communal worship and an acknowledgment of divine grace that transcends individual expression.
In practice
This quote can be used in a church service to encourage congregational singing.
Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories knew no end;_x000D_ by his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend._x000D_ Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall;_x000D_ this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.
The Bible must be the invention either of good men or angels, bad men or devils, or of God. However, it was not written by good men, because good men would not tell lies by saying 'Thus saith the Lord;' it was not written by bad men because they would not write about doing good duty, while condemning sin, and themselves to hell; thus, it must be written by divine inspiration
Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.
And all things as they change proclaim _x000D_ The Lord eternally the same.
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