Worship Supplement ‎#772

772. 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 tuneful voices
Rise to thy presence.

2 Holy this temple where our Lord is dwelling,
This is none other than the gate of heaven;
Strangers and pilgrims, seeking homes eternal,
Pass through its portals.

3 Lord, we beseech thee, as we throng thy temple,
By thy past blessings, by thy present bounty,
Smile on thy children, and with tender mercy
Hear our petitions.

4 God in Three Persons, Father everliving,
Son coeternal, ever-blessèd Spirit,
Thine be the glory, praise, and adoration,
Now and forever. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Only begotten, word of God eternal
• Title: Only Begotten, Word of God Eternal
• Translator: Maxwell J. Blacker, 1822-88 (cento, alt.)
• Meter: 11. 11. 11. 5
• Publication Date: 1969
• Topic: The Church: Worship and Praise
• Source: Anonymous 9th-century Office hymn
• Notes: Latin: Christe cunctorum dominator alme

Tune Information

• Name: ISTE CONFESSOR
• Meter: 11. 11. 11. 5
• Key: d minor
• Source: Rouen church tune