Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#252

252. 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 a virgin, full of grace,
by the Holy Ghost conceiving,
bore the Savior of our race;
and the Babe, the world’s Redeemer,
first revealed His sacred face,
evermore and evermore!

3 This is He whom heav'n-taught singers
sang of old with one accord,
whom the Scriptures of the prophets
promised in their faithful word;
now He shines, the long-expected;
let creation praise its Lord,
evermore and evermore!

4 O ye 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,
every voice in concert ring,
evermore and evermore!

5 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!

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 (1851)
• Meter: 87 87 87 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Incarnation

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Meter: 87 87 87 7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Plainsong, 13th cent.