378. The Father, From Eternity

P.M.
1
The Father, from eternity,
 
Chose us, O Jesus Christ, in Thee,
 
In Thee, His well-belovèd;
 
And we, as given to Thee — Thy bride,
 
In Thee, Lord Jesus, can confide;
 
Thy love remains unmovèd.
 
From Thee daily
 
Strength receiving — to Thee cleaving,
 
Blessed Savior,
 
May we all show forth Thy praises.
2
Before the world we’d make our boast,
 
That Thou, in whom is all our trust,
 
Art Lord of life and glory;
 
And soon Thou’lt bring us to that place
 
Where we shall see Thee face to face,
 
And, glorified, adore Thee.
 
Amen! Be then
 
Praise and blessing — never ceasing
 
To Thee given
 
Here and when we come to heaven.
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