To him that chose us first

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General information

This is an hymn by Isaac Watts, Hymn 39 of Book 3, [[Hymns and Spiritual Songs (Isaac Watts)}Hymns and Spiritual Songs]].

Settings by composers (automated)

William Billings — No. 45 English SATB
James P. Carrell — Hosanna English SATB

Text and translations

English text

To him that chose us first,
Before the world began;
To him that bore the curse
To save rebellious man;
To him that formed
Our hearts anew
Is endless praise
And glory due.

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.

Let every saint above,
And angel round the throne,
For ever bless and love
The sacred Three in One;
Thus heaven shall raise
His honors high,
When earth and time
Grow old and die.