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Only Begotten, Word of God Eternal

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1 Only-begotten, Word of God eternal,
Lord of creation, merciful and mighty,
Hear us, your servants, when our tuneful voices
Rise to your presence.

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

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

4 God in three Persons, Father everlasting,
Son co-eternal, ever blessed Spirit,
Yours be the glory, praise and adoration,
Now and forever.

Source: Worship (4th ed.) #839

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Translator: Maxwell J. Blacker

Maxwell, Julius Blacker M.A., son of V. Blacker of Marylebone, b. May 27, 1822, educated at Merton College, Oxford, ordained in 1848, held several curacies, including that of St. Bar­na­bas, Pim­li­co and died June 11, 1888. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix Part II, (1907) Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Only begotten, Word of God eternal
Title: Only Begotten, Word of God Eternal
Latin Title: Christi cunctorum Dominator alme
Translator: Maxwell J. Blacker (1906)
Meter: 11.11.11.5
Source: Latin, c. 9th century
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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CPWI Hymnal #738

CPWI Hymnal #738
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Lutheran Service Book #916

Lutheran Service Book #916
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Lutheran Worship #323

Lutheran Worship #323

Magnify the Lord #504

Magnify the Lord #504

Magnify the Lord #505

Magnify the Lord #505
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Rejoice in the Lord #504

Rejoice in the Lord #504
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RitualSong #852

RitualSong #852
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The Cyber Hymnal #4709

The Cyber Hymnal #4709
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The Hymnal 1982 #360

The Hymnal 1982 #360
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The Hymnal 1982 #361

The Hymnal 1982 #361
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The New English Hymnal #210

The New English Hymnal #210

The Summit Choirbook #207

The Summit Choirbook #207
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Worship (3rd ed.) #666

Worship (3rd ed.) #666
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Worship (4th ed.) #839

Worship (4th ed.) #839
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