Author: John Mason Neale; Henry W. Baker; Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-ca. 410) Hymnal: The Worshipbook #534 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Easter Day; Christian Year Trinity Sunday; Other Observances Ecumenism; Other Observances Reformation Day Lyrics: 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 you 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 you with God the Father,
And the Spirit, one in three,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unwearied praises be:
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory,
Evermore and evermore!
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 1:8 Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten