Common Praise ‎#64

64. 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 that birth forever blessèd,
when the Virgin, full of grace,
by the Holy Ghost conceiving,
bore the Saviour of our race,
and the babe, the world’s Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.

3 O ye heights of heaven, adore him;
angel hosts, his praises sing;
powers, 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Of the Father's love begotten
• Author: Prudentius, 348-c. 413
• Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 87 87 87 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:15-17
  ;
  Hebrews 1:6
  ;
  John 1:1-3
  ;
  John 1:1-5
  ;
  Luke 1:26-35
  ;
  Psalm 103:20-22
  ;
  Revelation 22:13
• Topic: Christmas; Christmas Day; Second Sunday Before Lent: Year B

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Meter: 87 87 87 7
• Key: E Major
• Source: Piae Cantiones, 1582; Harmonized by editors of New English Hymnal, 1986
• Copyright: Harmony © Canterbury Press