Text—From Munster Gesangbuch, 1677. 4th verse translated by Joseph A. Seiss, 1823–1904 Music—From Schlesische Volkslieder, 1842. Adapted by Richard S. Willis, 1819–1900 Tune Name—“Crusaders’ Hymn” Meter—568.558 For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: All things were created by Him, and for Him. Colossians 1:16 Little is known of the origin of this