The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#309

309. 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 with 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
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1854)
• Translator: Henry Williams Baker (1859)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Revelation 21:6
  ;
  Revelation 22:13

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Harmonizer: Charles Winfred Douglas (1940)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Plainsong, Mode V
• Copyright: © 1943, 1961, 1985 Church Pension Fund. Used by permission.