KenH
Well-Known Member
A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in common meter)
John 15:16 Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you.
Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power.
"Chosen of God"
1. Zion, survey the wondrous grace,
The God of heav'n displays:
He chose us out of Adam's race:
Awake, and sing His praise.
2. We did not, would not choose the Lord,
Until th' appointed hour,
When Jesus shed His love abroad,
With sweet constraining pow'r.
3. He chose, because He lov'd to choose,
But ah! my stubborn heart
Refus'd Him, while I could refuse,
And often said, depart.
4. But when His saving grace I knew,
I made the Lord my choice:
Jesus created me anew,
And I'll in Him rejoice.
John 15:16 Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you.
Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power.
"Chosen of God"
1. Zion, survey the wondrous grace,
The God of heav'n displays:
He chose us out of Adam's race:
Awake, and sing His praise.
2. We did not, would not choose the Lord,
Until th' appointed hour,
When Jesus shed His love abroad,
With sweet constraining pow'r.
3. He chose, because He lov'd to choose,
But ah! my stubborn heart
Refus'd Him, while I could refuse,
And often said, depart.
4. But when His saving grace I knew,
I made the Lord my choice:
Jesus created me anew,
And I'll in Him rejoice.