Gloria Deo ‎#418

418. Alpha and Omega

1 Alpha and Omega!
Be Thou my First and last;
The Source whence I descend,
The Joy to which I tend,
When Earth is past.

2 Open my waking eyes,
And fill them with Thy Light;
For Thee each plan begun,
In Thee each duty done,
Close them at night.

3 Enfold me when asleep,
Let soft dews from above
Refresh the long day’s toil;
Wash off the worldly soil,
And strengthen Love.

4 Lay Thy right Hand of pow’r
In blessing on my brow;
Heav’n’s Keys are in Thy Hand,
Its Portals open stand;
I fear not now.

5 Lead Thou me gently in,
Thou who thro’ Death hast past;
Then bring me to Thy Throne,
For Thee I seek alone,
My First and Last.

Text Information

• First Line: Alpha and Omega!
• Title: Alpha and Omega
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: 6s. & 5s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Easter; Faith

Tune Information

• Name: ALPHA
• Composer: Caryl Florio
• Meter: 6s. & 5s.