Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#436

436. Lord! 'tis not that I did choose Thee

1 LORD! 'tis not that I did choose Thee,
That could never be
For this heart would still refuse Thee,
Thou hast chosen me:
Hast from all the sin that stained me,
Washed and set me free;
And unto this end ordained me,--
That I live to Thee.

2 'Twas Thy sovereign mercy called me,
Taught my opening mind;
Else the world had yet enthralled me,
To Thy glories blind.
Now my heart owns none above Thee;
For Thy grace I thirst;
Knowing well that, if I love Thee,--
Thou didst love me first.

3 Praise the God of all creation,
For His boundless love;
Praise the Lamb, our Expiation,
Priest enthroned above,
Praise the Spirit of salvation,
Him by whom we live;
Undivided adoration
To the Godhead give!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord! 'tis not that I did choose Thee
• Meter: 8,5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Christian Life: Trust in God
• Notes: Josiah Conder.

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