1.	Blessed be the God and Father
	Of our Lord Jesus Christ,
	Who has blessed us with all blessings
	In the heavenlies in Christ;

		In Christ You gave us all--
		All blessings spiritual;
		Father, O how full of adoration
		And well-speaking is our heart!

2.	Even choosing us in Christ
	Before the world's foundation
	To be holy, without blemish,
	Before Him in love;

3.	Pr'destinating us to sonship
	Through Jesus Christ to Himself,
	According to Your purpose,
	The good pleasure of Your will;

4.	In the Beloved You have graced us,
	Redemption through His blood,
	The forgiveness of offenses,
	That we might be Your sons;

		O, the riches of Your grace!
		Abounding unto us!
		Father, that we would be to the praise
		Of the glory of Your grace!

5.	In Christ also You have sealed us
	With the Holy Spirit of the promise,
	Who is now the pledge and foretaste
	Of our inheritance;

6.	As the Triune God You reached us,
	Your life and nature imparting;
	For eternity our blessing--
	Enjoying all You are!