John 15:9: He for Thy sake approves us

He for Thy sake approves us,
With grace Divinely free,
And still Thy Father loves us
As members, Lord, of Thee:
The cause of His election
Unsearchable we own,
And all our God's affection
Receive through Thee alone.

Thy love's an emanation
Of His to Thee above:
Before the world's foundation
Thou didst Thy people love:
And whom Thou mak'st Thy dwelling
Thou surely wilt defend,
And by Thy Spirit's sealing
Preserve us to the end.