O For a Thousand Tongues To Sing! hymn story

[@RobertBooker-xi8cc]

Thank you, Luke. Charles Wesley was a genius in his use of English. I'm English myself, but I live in Germany; I love the English Wesley hymns, and some have been translated into German, including this one ("O, hätt' ich tausend Zungen nur"). Some time ago I came across the channel "Classic Hymns" from India and have just discovered their "Jesus, the name high over all" (also by Wesley), which they sing to a modified version of Azmon called Lydia. (They also have "O for a thousand tongues to sing" with Lyngham. Martijn de Groot has "O for a thousand tongues to sing" with both Lydia and Azmon). Gottes Segen

[@valerieothenin-girard9226]

May the Lord continue to bless your ministry, so pure and enlightening. The British version transports me to a place of worship and praising God for sending Jesus to set us free from the bondage of sin notwithstanding the debasing treatment he knew he would have to suffer to obtain it. Taking the time to read all versions of his journey to the cross opened my eyes to his love and that of his father’s for mankind - O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing … 🙏💕

[@amywebster8370]

I have never heard the British version, but it is so beautiful. This hymn brings back memories of the Urbana Missions Conference. I attended in 1993 and 1996. I remember singing this song with people from all over the world. A thousand (plus) tongues were singing praise. What a great picture of Heaven. To this day I can still picture the video that they played along with the song and hear the shouts of praise and cheering when the lines :"He breaks the power of cancelled sin. . ."

[@joandark2]

I'd never heard the American version before, it has a charm all of its own, and the words are not obscured by the arrangement. But I do still like the rousing English one as well.

[@JohnGradwell-is7lm]

I love both versions. But would sing the second version myself. Maranatha.

[@anitadespineux3339]

Ich liebe Deinen Kanal.. und immer , wenn ich Dir je zugehört habe, hat es mein Herz berührt und meine Seele erfreut:-) Jesus Christus segne und behüte Dich! Lg aus Österreich 🇦🇹

[@thomasbayless3982]

Both versions are beautiful. The version sung in the UK is especially worshipful. It reminds of the rich history of our Christian faith. Thanks for this!

[@gabrielsathianathan8442]

My mother was limping during her last days and my father was nearly totally blind and they lived alone. After her death. I found in my Bible I found she had written the last verse. Maybe the words: ye blind behold your Saviour come and leap ye lame for joy, were specially meaningful to them. The words impact me so much that I cry even now. In Oceangrove USA, my friend had a condominium beside which was a Methodist Church whose bells chimed every hour the second tune we just heard. Praise God and thanks you Pastor.

[@bytownmary]

So happy I found this channel. What a blessing. I love hearing about the history of the great hymns. May Our God continue to bless this ministry.

[@johannahowardtripp8907]

Such a beautiful praise song. Each verse reminds me of how great our God is. Thank you so much for giving the writer of each hymn you play absolutely marvelous Luke. I listen to most if not all your programmers they are so inspiring. 😊 God bless your ministry. ❤

[@louisebrislane6607]

Here in Australia, this is a well sung old hymn, even today if there is a large auditorium of Christians, this song is sung.

[@lloydtucker]

Having grown up in a large Methodist church in South Africa I do prefer the British version but is also amazing once heard by a full orchestra and choir.

[@kathrynnewton8721]

Thank you! I’m healing from cataract surgery which has left me visually impaired as I wait for clear vision. I took a large print Bible this morning and my blurry eye fell upon the chapter title in Rom 8 - The triumph of His Love and immediately I started to sing the line of this hymn - although it’s Grace in Oh for a 1000 tongues 🎵 - which brought me to your site which I’ve seen before The fact remains that here in my not knowing, frustration and blurred vision never separates me from His glorious grace and love no matter! I triumph because Jesus triumphed on my behalf!

[@gracemason4293]

I am used to the British version but I also enjoyed the American one. I would say the British one is more a praise song, especially when sung by many people, but the American one is more of a worship song. Thank you for these lovely insights. 😊 🙏

[@carrox9025]

@gracemason4293 Please explain the difference, pray tell. Sounds to me like a distinction without a difference, as they say.

[@stellamaccallum4242]

Morning Luke, this is a very old and famous hymn...wobderful song to sing....one can reslly make a joyful noise singing itI I have sung it for years in both Baptist and Methodist churches. Great to hear this story again as well, thank you. Blessings my friend.

[@adaloney906]

So blessed through you singing and commenting on these beautiful and powerful old hymns! Thank you and may God continue to use you to bring blessing, spiritual refreshment and memories to God people and salvation to many.🙏

[@ShermanHollenweger]

I didn't even know there WAS a British version! How beautiful a song! Truly anointed,ushered me right in to Praise mode! I love love love the old hymns,they say it best! Thank you my dear brother for sharing,God Bless you for what you do ❤

[@stenfordzulu2959]

I love the British way cause it's original and meaningful. Stenford Zulu

[@stellamaccallum4242]

It's so inspiring to hear each verse explained Luke, thank you for doing this for us. The verses are all so powerful, encouraging and comforting. Wow!

[@louisebrislane6607]

We sing the first version & the men sing the lines as is & the ladies come in & harmonize from halfway through the last line & we all end up together & it sounds AMAZING when you have a full congregation & I am sure the angels join in as well. However, we don't sing all the same verses that you sang tonight & it also depends on which brand of church faith you are singing with as they all like to have their own version in most old hymns I have noticed over the years. So I have to be careful when singing in the Presbyterian church as they often change a line or a verse & I am used to the old way of my childhood in another church which used the Australian hymnal book. So it keeps me on my toes.

[@aderemiadegoke537]

Amazing words of this HYMNODY makes it my DAILY diet song. Very Reverend REMI ADEGOKE.

[@paulrb7914]

Here in India, our church sings the British version. We had a choir competition some years back, it was beautiful!!

[@judithkay9885]

I'm SO enjoying hearing about the origins of the songs I've always known. Thankyou Luke!!!

[@mariakaye5790]

So powerful! "Oh for a thousand tongues to sing..." I love the American version

[@susanturner289]

I love the American version ❤

[@ddsu1]

Brother Luke, I love the comments you made about JESUS Name. As you were making those comments, I could hear myself repeating AMEN 🙏. Also, the south African version, I have never heard before. It was very pretty melody. God bless you 🙏. - Debbie San Antonio, Texas.

[@carolinecorpus8731]

I love the American version which was what I had learned since childhood in our church, the Free Methodist Church, way back in the Philippines. I became a Baptist later on but I think we sang this song there, too. Thank you for taking the time to tell us the history of most, if not all of my favorite hymns! I appreciate it and am truly grateful of your work. God bless you Pastor Luke!

[@edithofmo3171]

I also enjoyed singing Wesley's hymns as a child in the Free Methodist Church!

[@ceciliamuchiri4800]

Love the British version

[@Kathy54767]

This is a favorite of mine it’s so amazing. I sing the American tune.

[@whatsinaname3561]

I remember singing this hymn as a child but we must have sung a combination of the two tunes. We used the English way but only sang the last line once. Sadly, i cannot remember the melody for the last line. Its been many years since i sang it..

[@MarilynStevens-d5z]

Loved both versions ❤

[@RhondaCope-rk3ez]

I enjoyed both liked the second version best easier for Mind to soak up the words with praise and thanks Thank you Luke

[@philliphohl6820]

Beautifull exposition and beautifully sung Thank you

[@elisahelligar1323]

I like the later version. It’s the one I learned when I was a child! Thank you!

[@deborahshore8646]

I learned the American version 50 years ago while in my collage choir. It has been dear to my heart since then.❤😊

[@SantaFe19484]

Beautiful story and song.

[@olivierfonte2999]

Thanks for sharing. We sang this song (The American version) since we were a child.... in the 1960's.

[@edithofmo3171]

Growing up in a Free Methodist Church, I learned early to appreciate the Wesley hymns. So well written! Interesting tune you chose, new to me.

[@bx-ld]

Thank you. I remembered the British version once you started singing it - I used to sing it as a choir boy years ago in the local Anglican cathedral here in Australia. Of course I don't have the vocal range that I had as a lad all those years ago, but I was glad to be able to sing along. Thank you for your ministry.

[@natkretep]

This was a favourite tune in my Brethren church when I was young. Yes, we sang it to Lyngham in Malaysia.

[@hilogearhart3759]

I appreciated both tunes. Very uplifting words and music. Thanks Luke.

[@1cowgirlyeehaa]

Thank you for making this video! We love to study a hymn and the person who wrote it for each month with our homeschool and you did such an amazing job telling the story of the song your fervor is contagious! Thank you again

[@kitekrazee]

Can't hold a candle to the original. Being done by a choir seems to reflect the title of the hymn. Love the stories behind the hymns.

[@smith6028]

❤ so beautiful! Thank you for your channel and these beautiful hymns!

[@grandmae5]

I love the American version.

[@lindahayter9300]

Both are beautiful, but I prefer the American one. Thanks for the history, I enjoy this so much.

[@shinypenny1927]

Each version is beautiful in its divine way. I join your site every Saturday for my home Sabbath worship to God. Bless you always. Amen.

[@josephyimfor9185]

Thank you Luke. I prefer the British tune. We appreciate Watt and Wesley for the number of songs they wrote but we also appreciate Fanny Crosby who though blind wrote the same number of hymns or probably more. To God be the glory..

[@andrewvidler6693]

Thank you Luke. So beautiful. I like both versions, but prefer the British version. I am Scottish and lived for 5 years in SA.

[@mikenixon2401]

Thank you for the messages you offer in explaining each of these great hymns.

[@MARITANILZON]

Wow ❤ So majestic and royal spiritually 🙏🙏🙏🙌 Glory to the king of Kings 👑 The first version 🌟✨💖

[@RhondaCope-rk3ez]

Thank you You do justice educating us of lovely words to assist our souls Blessings

[@stellamaccallum4242]

Indeed Glory to God for these amazing words! Amen

[@kevinallison2227]

Amen! Thank you!

[@kevinallison2227]

The British version for me is my favorite.

[@diannhall7564]

Thank you. I really enjoyed the British version ❤️ ✝️

[@BFelicia]

Slavă lui Dumnezeu 🙏❤️ Performance British prefer la acest cântec

[@dawnbrady7919]

I like both versions Luke but am more familiar with the first one. Thanks for these Friday hymns; they are all so inspiring. God bless you. Lots of love.

[@stellamaccallum4242]

Wow! This Asmin version is so beautiful Luke, I've never heard this version, only know the SA one. I love both versions, the words remain the same. Thsnk you Luke.

[@diannhall7564]

Thank you! I actually preferred the British version. I seemed to “get” the hymn much more ✝️.

[@DavidJohnston-dv6cv]

The American version, it is what I grew up with.

[@sylviamahaffy9606]

Thank you Luke , I prefer the English version. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💞

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you so enjoyed the verses

[@judithkay9885]

I grew up in Australia with the British version. I really love both versions though.

[@MrMagee-gd6je]

Thank you for this video! I was raised Methodist and sang the American version, not even knowing the English version until recently. I didn’t realize they were one and the same Wesley hymn! I love hearing the English version, but my the American is much easier to sing. Thank you Luke!

[@christinaatwell6338]

I love both song versions, but I can sing the American one better because I’ve sung it that way all my life. The other is beautiful and I was amazed when I first heard it.

[@jbmdlalose4171]

I like the British version

[@PennySmart]

I love the British tune. It's so uplifting and seems to fit the inspiring lyrics so well. I love the contrast between male and female voices in the last verse. Here's a link to the classic hymn Indian choir rendering :kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGPHioeVdtOfbKcsi=ORsGsE3kaYdr0LYJ

[@jamellfoster6029]

I am American and I sing the American version of this song.

[@ptomwebster8364]

I would like to read all 19 verses. I prefer the American tune.

[@kathrynnewton8721]

I love the British because I’m familiar with the tune, but the other is also lovely. Thank you, where are you in SA?

[@smoothsailingmp]

American ❤

[@OnebigGoon]

That’s the first time I have heard the British version of this song. It’s quite different from the American version I am familiar with. I have just rediscovered the older hymns of the church. I have become more used to “contemporary “ Christian music but am becoming increasingly dissatisfied with it. Used to be it was scriptures based or at least grounded in biblical concepts. Lately it seems that the contemporary genre has gone to using heavily pop tunes devoid of any real spiritual significance. The listener can easily mistake one of these songs for a top 40s secular song.

[@edithdotson7603]

Someone quipped regarding this song and singers of this song. We're praying or singing for a thousand tongues to sing God's praises yet we won't even use the one tongue we do have. How many sit mute during the moments of singing, seemingly unmoved by the most appealing song! But that's not you and me, the viewers of Luke's channel. Praise God for it and the emphasis on encouraging the singing of these treasured hymns-mini musical sermons as I like to call them.

[@rubenfarmer3105]

1st tune. And at our church its sung out if G. But the last verse is unfamiliar to me.

[@plee288]

Strange, as this is sung in Baptist, Brethren n Congregational churches!

[@247mmd]

English is easier for me to sing.❤

[@louisebrislane6607]

I just came back to this song today after listening to you sing, And Can It Be... You know the second version you sing with this song isn't inspiring to be honest & would not have taken off like it has with the English version that we sing in Australia. It is very flat after the English tune & doesn't do the words justice!!