Some entries will be excerpts from lyrics to hymns or contemporary Christian songs that inspire us to glorify and give God our thanks. If you are reading this devotional online via the “Living a Life of Gratitude” blog (Gratitudedevotional.blogspot.com), when a recording is available*, there is the opportunity to listen to an excerpt of the song as well as read the lyrics.

CUMC Women’s Ministry

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16

“O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing”

(*Audio not available)

O for a thousand tongues to sing

my great redeemer’s praise,

the glories of my God and King,

the triumphs of His grace!

My gracious Master and my God,

assist me to proclaim,

to spread through all the earth abroad

the honors of thy name!

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….

United Methodist Hymnal

Words: Charles Wesley, 1739

Music: Carl G. Glaster; arr. by Lowell Mason 1839