Daniel Ben Judah was a 14th century Jewish poet who wrote this hymn text as a means of reflecting articles of belief. Thomas Olivers was an 18th century friend of George Whitefield who paraphrased the text and added some Christological elements to it. Now it forms a wonderful hymn text along with a beautiful Hebrew melody. We rejoice the the God whom we love and worship is the God who called Abraham and established His covenant with him. May we give praise to Him today. If y