Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#378

378. 'Tis Not that I Did Choose Thee

1 'Tis not that I did choose Thee,
For, Lord, that could not be;
This heart would still refuse Thee,
Hadst Thou not chosen me.
Thou from the sin that stained me
Hast cleansed and set me free;
Of old Thou hast ordained me,
That I should live to Thee.

2 'Twas sovereign mercy called me
And taught my opening mind;
The world had else enthralled me,
To heavenly glories blind.
My heart owns none before Thee,
For Thy rich grace I thirst;
This knowing, if I love Thee,
Thou must have loved me first.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis not that I did choose Thee
• Title: 'Tis Not that I Did Choose Thee
• Author: Josiah Conder (1836)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Cleansing From Sin; Divine Election; Grace of God; Love Of God; Profession of Faith; Sovereignty of God

Tune Information

• Name: SAVOY CHAPEL
• Composer: J. Baptiste Calkin
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: F Major or modal