The Hymnbook ‎#7

7. 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 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!

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 Clemens Prudentius (348-413)
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1854)
• Translator: Henry W. Baker (1859)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 2:7
  ;
  Revelation 21:6
  ;
  Revelation 22:13
• Topic: Worship: Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; God: Creator; God: Eternity and Power

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Arranger: Charles Winfred Douglas (1916)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7. 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Twelfth century plain song (Mode V)
• Copyright: Music from The New Hymnal. Used by permission of Mrs. Charles Winfred Douglas.