The Hymnal 1982 ‎#360

360. Only begotten, Word of God eternal

1 Only-begotten, Word of God eternal,
Lord of creation, merciful and mighty,
hear now thy servants when their joyful voices
rise to thy presence.

2 This is thy temple; here thy presence-chamber;
here may thy servants, at the mystic banquet,
humbly adoring, take thy Body broken,
drink of thy chalice.

3 Here in our sickness healing grace aboundeth,
light in our blindness, in our toil refreshment:
sin is forgiven, hope o'er fear prevaileth,
joy over sorrow.

4 Hallowed this dwelling where the Lord abideth,
this is none other than the gate of heaven;
strangers and pilgrims, seeking homes eternal,
pass through its portals.

5 Lord, we beseech thee, as we throng thy temple,
by thy past blessings, by thy present bounty,
favor thy children, and with tender mercy
hear our petitions.

6 God in three Persons, Father everlasting,
Son co-eternal, ever-blessed Spirit,
thine be the glory, praise and adoration,
now and for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: Only begotten, Word of God eternal
• Translator: Maxwell Julius Blacker, 1822-1888
• Meter: 11 11. 11 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Consecration of a Church
• Source: Latin, ca. 9th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: ROUEN
• Harmonizer: Healy Willan, 1880-1968
• Meter: 11 11. 11 5
• Key: d minor
• Source: Vesperale, 1746 (melody)