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    May 18

    Singing Ephesians 1:3-12

    I have been learning a little about the Psalter and Psalmody. In a fit of "inspiration" I decided to meter and rhyme Ephesians 1:3-12. I came up with this common meter version. It can be sung to nearly any tune here. I think Aberdeen fits pretty well. Here goes:

    Based on Ephesians 1:3-12

    Blest be the Father and the God
    Of Jesus Christ our Lord,
    Who us hath blest abundantly
    With all that Heav'n affords.

    Before the founding of the world,
    He through electing grace
    Chose us: that holy, blameless we
    In love should seek His face.

    Predestined unto son-ship we,
    To Him by Christ alone,
    By pleasure of His righteous will,
    His goodness is made known.

    Unto the glory of His grace,
    And to the praise thereof;
    Accepted by this grace alone,
    Brought into the belov'd.

    In Whom redemption through His blood
    We have; with sin forgiv'n,
    According to the riches of
    His grace revealed within;

    Wherein abounding He hath shown
    To us this mystery,
    All wisdom, prudence, and His will:
    Unalter'ble decree;

    Which He hath purpos'd in Himself,
    That when the times were full,
    He might all things that in Christ are,
    As one bring in His fold.

    In Whom inheritance obtain,
    We destin'd by His plan,
    Through Him who purposeth and works
    All things by His command.

    Sing praise to Him Who purpos'd all,
    By counsel of His will,
    Who gave to us to trust in Him,
    By grace, Who keeps us still.