The Church Hymnal ‎#52a

52a. Of the Father's love begotten

1 Of the Father's love begotten,
Ere the worlds began to be,
He the 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 Oh that ever-blessèd birthday,
When the Virgin, full of grace,
By the Holy Ghost conceiving,
Bare the Saviour of our race;
And that Child, the world's Redeemer,
First displayed His sacred face,
Evermore and evermore!

3 Praise Him, O ye heaven of heavens!
Praise Him, angels in the height!
Every power and every virtue
Sing the praise of God aright:
Let no tongue of man be silent,
Let each heart and voice unite,
Evermore and evermore!

4 Thee let age, and Thee let manhood,
Thee let choirs of infants sing;
Thee the matrons and the virgins,
And the children answering;
Let their guileless song re-echo,
And their heart its praises bring,
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
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Translator: H. W. Baker
• Author: A. C. Prudentius
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: CORDE NATUS, NO. 1
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Key: F Major