Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#349

349. 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 Blessed was the day for ever
When the Virgin, full of grace,
By the Holy Ghost conceiving,
Bore the Savior of our race,
And the child, the world's Redeemer,
First revealed his sacred face,
Evermore and evermore.

3 This is he whom seers in old time
Chanted of with one accord,
Whom the voices of the prophets
Promised in their faithful word;
Now he shines, the long expected;
Let creation praise the Lord,
Evermore and evermore.

4 O ye heights of heav'n, adore him;
Angel hosts, his praises sing;
All 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.

5 Glory be to God the Father,
Glory be to God the Son,
Glory to the Holy Spirit,
Persons three, yet Godhead one.
Glory be from all creation
While eternal ages run,
Evermore and evermore.
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Of the Father's love begotten
• Title: Of the Father's Love Begotten
• Latin Title: Corde natus ex parentis
• Author: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-413
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Translator: Henry W. Baker, 1827-1877 (alt.)
• Author (v. 5): Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
• Meter: 87 87 87 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33:9

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Meter: 87 87 87 7
• Key: D Major
• Source: Sanctus trope, 11th cent.; Chant, Mode V; Adapt. fr. Piae Cantiones, 1582