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Hymn History
Charles Wesley
"Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" has traditionally been the opening hymn in Methodist hymnals throughout the world since the time of Wesley's Collection of Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodists, first published in 1780. While the current hymnal contains 7 stanzas, the complete song contains up to 18 stanzas!
(1) O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing | Official Lyric Video | Reawaken Hymns - YouTube
Charles was the youngest and 18th child of Rev. Samuel and Susannah Wesley. He was born at Epworth Rectory in 1707. Like his brother John, he was instrumental in the very beginning of the Methodist Movement.
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Watch a video of a portrayal of Wesley by Rev. John P. Jackman: Hymns of Praise: The Story of Hymn Writer Charles Wesley (2010) | Full Movie | Rev. John P Jackman - Bing video
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