O' for a thousand tongues to sing
My great redeemer's praise
The glories of my God and king
The triumphs of his grace
A thousand songs are not enough
To say how great you are
The glories of your majesty
The triumphs of your love
Awake my soul to sing
The glories of my God and king
Arise and praise the one
Worthy of the songs
Of a thousand tongues
You break the power of all our sin
You set the captives free
You make the broken heart rejoice
New life the dead receive
Awake my soul to sing
The glories of my God and king
Arise and praise the one
Worthy of the songs
Of a thousand tongues
You worthy of the songs
Of a thousand tongues
Forever you are
Forever you are worthy
Forever you are
Forever you are worthy
Forever you are
Forever you are worthy
Forever you are
Forever you are worthy
A thousand songs are not enough
To say how great you are
The glories of your majesty
The triumphs of your love
Awake my soul to sing
The glories of my God and king
Arise and praise the one
Worthy of the songs
Of a thousand tongues
Awake my soul to sing
The glories of my God and king
Arise and praise the one
Worthy of the songs
Of a thousand tongues
You worthy of the songs
Of a thousand tongues
You worthy of the songs
Of a thousand tongues
"Awake My Soul (A 1000 Tongues)" by Laura Story is a powerful and heartfelt worship song that calls us to praise God with all that we have. The lyrics express a deep desire to give God the honor and glory He deserves, acknowledging His greatness and the triumphs of His grace and love.
The song opens with the line, "O' for a thousand tongues to sing, my great Redeemer's praise." This line is actually taken from a hymn written by Charles Wesley, which speaks about the joy and wonder of salvation. It sets the tone for the rest of the song, conveying a sense of awe and reverence for God.
Throughout the song, Laura Story emphasizes the idea that a thousand songs are not enough to express the greatness of God. She sings, "A thousand songs are not enough to say how great you are, the glories of your majesty, the triumphs of your love." This lyric reminds us that no matter how many songs we sing or how eloquently we praise God, it will never be enough to fully capture His greatness. God is beyond our comprehension, and our worship should reflect that understanding.
The chorus of the song urges our souls to awaken and sing the glories of God and praise Him with all that we have. It says, "Awake my soul to sing, the glories of my God and king, arise and praise the one worthy of the songs of a thousand tongues." This is a call to action, a reminder that worship is not just about singing songs, but about engaging our hearts and minds in praising God.
One of the scriptural verses that relate to the theme of this song is found in Psalm 103:1-2, which says, "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits." This verse encourages us to praise God with our entire being and to remember all the good things He has done for us.
Another verse that comes to mind is Revelation 5:12, which says, "In a loud voice they were saying: 'Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!'" This verse speaks of the worship that takes place in heaven, where countless voices join together to proclaim the worthiness of the Lamb of God. It echoes the sentiment of "Awake My Soul (A 1000 Tongues)," as we join our voices with the heavenly chorus to worship and honor God.
The song "Awake My Soul (A 1000 Tongues)" by Laura Story is a beautiful and passionate expression of worship. It reminds us of the greatness of God and calls us to give Him the praise and honor He deserves. As we sing this song, may our souls be awakened to the reality of God's love and may our worship be a reflection of His glory.
