240. Of the Father's Love Begotten

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 ye 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;
Every voice in concert ring,
Evermore and evermore.

3 Christ, to Thee with God the Father,
And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving,
And unwearied praises be:
Honor, glory, and dominion
And eternal victory,
Evermore and evermore. Amen

Text Information
First Line: Of the Father's love begotten
Title: Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author: Aurelius C. Prudentius, 4th century
Translator: John M. Neale
Translator: Henry W. Baker
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: The life of Christ: Advent; Christ: Advent
Tune Information
Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Arranger: C. Winfred Douglas
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
Key: D Major
Source: Plainsong, 13th Century



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