Moravian Book of Worship ‎#703

703. Hail, Alpha and Omega, Hail

1 Hail, Alpha and Omega, hail,
O Author of our faith,
the Finisher of all our hopes,
the Truth, the Life, the Path.

2 Hail, First and Last, the great I Am,
in whom we live and move;
increase our little spark of faith,
and fill our hearts with love.

3 O let that faith which you have taught
be treasured in our breast,
the evidence of unseen joys,
the substance of our rest.

4 Then shall we go from strength to strength,
from grace to greater grace,
from each degree of faith to more,
till we behold your face.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, Alpha and Omega, hail
• Title: Hail, Alpha and Omega, Hail
• Author: John Cennick (1741, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 14:6
  ;
  Hebrews 11
  ;
  Hebrews 12:1-3
  ;
  Revelation 22:13
• Topic: Faith; God--Nature of; Reaffirmation of faith

Tune Information

• Name: EMMANUEL
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1827)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: 14 Bb in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns