A Song of Praise to the Eternal Three

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To Him that chose us first

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 46 hymnals

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1 To him who chose us first,
before the world began;
to him that bore sin's curse
to save rebellious man;
to him who formed our hearts anew,
is endless praise and glory due.

2 The Father’s love shall run
through our immortal songs;
we bring to God the Son
hosannas on our tongues;
our lips address the Spirit’s name
with equal praise and zeal the same.

3 Let every saint above,
and angel round the throne,
for ever bless and love
the sacred Three-in-One;
so heaven shall raise his honours high,
when earth and time grow old and die.

Source: Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #163

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line:	To Him that chose us first
Title:	A Song of Praise to the Eternal Three
Author:	Isaac Watts
Meter:	6.6.6.6.8.8
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain