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.
Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light.
Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God alone.
The Bible in the pulpit must never supersede the Bible at home.
Sometimes tears are the glasses that we need to see Jesus.
The greatest news that I could ever say is that Jesus is Lord and Savior of my life. He is my friend. He is with me wherever I go. I'm so delighted to continue to grow in my relationship to Jesus.
Our ordinary abilities will never worship God unless they are transformed by the indwelling Son of God.
Our God listens to us. Our God is a living God. He's not a block of wood you made up that's not going to answer you. My God listens to me. He answers me.
The Gospel purifies and renews, it bears fruit, wherever the community of believers hears it and receives Godβs grace in truth and charity. This is my confidence, this is my joy.
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