Worship in Song ‎#129

129. 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 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.

3 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Of the Father's love begotten
• Title: Of the Father's Love Begotten
• Latin Title: Corde natus ex Parentis
• Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-c. 413
• Translator: John M. Neale (1851, 1861)
• Translator: Henry W. Baker (1851, 1861)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Revelation 1:8
• Topic: Angels; God's Love; Holy Spirit; Living Christ; Praise; Singing (or Song); Thankfulness

Tune Information

• Name: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
• Harmonizer: Winfred Douglas
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: 13th century plainsong, Mode V; Piae Cantiones, 1582
• Copyright: Harm. © 1940, 1943, 1958, 1981 The Church Pension Fund