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.
“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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