Hymns for Youth ‎#62

62. 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 Holy Ghost conceiving,
Bare the saviour of our race;
And the babe, the world's redeemer,
First revealed his sacred face,
Evermore and evermore!

3. This is He whom seers in old time
Chanted of with one accord;
Whom the voices 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 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!

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! Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Of the Father's love begotten
• Title: Of the Father's Love Begotten
• Translator: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Author: Prudentius, 348-c.410
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7 7
• Incipit: 12343 23213 45653
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: 13th Century Plainsong
• Copyright: Harmonization used with permission of The Church Pension Fund.