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Text:Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author:Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-ca. 410)
Translator:John Mason Neale
Translator:Henry W. Baker
Tune:DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Harmonizer:C. Winfred Douglas

534. 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 you 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 you with God the Father,
And the Spirit, one in three,
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
Translator: John Mason Neale (1851)
Translator: Henry W. Baker (1859, alt. 1972)
Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-ca. 410)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Harmonizer: C. Winfred Douglas (1940)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Plainsong, Mode V, 12th century (?)
Copyright: Music used by permission of The Church Pension Fund.



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