31. The Father, From Eternity

P.M.
by P. Nicolai, 1598
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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,
 
Blessèd Jesus!
 
May we all show forth Thy praises.
“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.” (Acts 11:23)
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
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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.
“And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.” (Acts 3:15)
“Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” (1 Corinthians 2:8)
“For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” (Hebrews 10:37)
“And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.” (Revelation 22:4)
“And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” (Revelation 5:13)
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