Moravian Book of Worship ‎#483

483. 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 blessed,
when the virgin, full of grace,
by the Spirit blessed conceiving,
bore the Savior of our race;
and the babe, the world’s Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.

3 Let the 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,
ev'ry voice in concert ring
evermore and evermore.

4 Christ, to you, with God the Father
and the Spirit, there shall be
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
and the shout of jubilee:
honor, glory, and dominion
and eternal victory
evermore and evermore!

Text Information

• First Line: Of the Father's love begotten
• Title: Of the Father's Love Begotten
• Author: Marcus Aurelius C. Prudentius (4th cent.)
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1854)
• Translator: Henry W. Baker (1859, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1
  ;
  Psalm 2:7
  ;
  John 1:1-14
  ;
  Philippians 2:5-11
  ;
  Hebrews 13:8
  ;
  Revelation 21
• Topic: Son and Redeemer; Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Christmas; Christian year--Trinity

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Arranger: Charles Winfred Douglas (1916)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: 12th cent. plainsong
• Copyright: Arrangement © 1943, 1961, 1981 by The Church Pension Fund