Author: Marcus Aurelius C. Prudentius; John Mason Neale; Henry W. Baker Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #483 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Scripture: Genesis 1 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father’s love begotten
ere the worlds began to be,
he is Alpha and Omega —
he the source, the ending he,
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see
evermore and evermore.
2 O that birth forever blessed,
when the virgin, full of grace,
by the Spirit blessed conceiving,
bore the Savior of our race;
and the babe, the world’s Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.
3 Let the heights of heav'n adore him;
angel hosts, his praises sing:
pow'rs, dominions, bow before him
and extol our God and King;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
ev'ry voice in concert ring
evermore and evermore.
4 Christ, to you, with God the Father
and the Spirit, there shall be
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
and the shout of jubilee:
honor, glory, and dominion
and eternal victory
evermore and evermore! Topics: Son and Redeemer; Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Christmas; Christian year--Trinity Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten