Current Versions
Today the hymn is often condensed into a smaller number (typically between six and eight) stanzas. In Great Britain, some hymnal editors re-order the first three verses (O for a thousand tongues to sing; My gracious Master and my God; Jesus, the name that charms our fears).
The editors of the United Methodist Hymnal omitted the verse containing the words "dumb" and "lame", but later reverted to the original version.
Read more about this topic: O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
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