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Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-413; John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Henry R. Baker, 1827-1877; Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 223 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25) 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 Blessed was the day for ever When the Virgin, full of grace, By the Holy Ghost conceiving, Bore the Savior of our race, And the child, the world's Redeemer, First revealed his sacred face, Evermore and evermore. 3 This is he whom seers in old time Chanted of with one accord, Whom the voices of the prophets Promised in their faithful word; Now he shines, the long expected; Let creation praise the Lord, Evermore and evermore. 4 O ye heights of heav'n, adore him; Angel hosts, his praises sing: All dominions, bow before him, And extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, Ev'ry voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore. 5 Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory to the Holy Spirit, Persons three, yet Godhead one. Glory be from all creation While eternal ages run, Evermore and evermore. Amen. Scripture: John 1:14-17 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

Sing of Mary, pure and lowly

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Saints' Days and Other Holy Days The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, March 25 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

O come, O come Emmanuel

Author: J. M. Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 522 hymnals Topics: Advent 4 The Annunciation Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23 Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin (thirteenth century); translation: and others

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 10.10.12.10 Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25) Lyrics: 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he, "O lowly maiden Mary," "Most highly favored lady!" Gloria! 2 "For know a blessed Mother you shall be, All generations praise continually, Your son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold." "Most highly favored lady!" Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God!" she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." "Most highly favored lady!" Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn; And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say: "Most highly favored lady!" Gloria! Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE Text Sources: Basque carol

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: C. Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,906 hymnals Topics: Advent 4 The Annunciation Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down; fix in us your humble dwelling, all your faithful mercies crown. 2 Jesus, you are all compassion, boundless love that makes us whole: visit us with your salvation, enter every trembling heart. 3 Come, almighty to deliver, let us all your grace receive; suddenly return, and never, never more your temples leave. 4 You we would be always blessing, serve you as your hosts above, pray, and praise you without ceasing, glory in your perfect love. 5 Finish then your new creation; pure and sinless let us be; let us see your great salvation, perfect in eternity: 6 Changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, there to cast our crowns before you, lost in wonder, love and praise! Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, ca. 530-609; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25) Lyrics: 1 The God whom earth and sea and sky Adore and praise and magnify, Whose might they claim, whose love they tell, In Mary's body comes to dwell. 2 O Mother blest! the chosen shrine Wherein the architect divine, Whose hand contains the earth and sky, Has come in human form to lie: 3 Blest in the message Gabriel brought; Blest in the work the Spirit wrought; Most blest, to bring to human birth The long desired of all the earth. 4 O Lord, the Virgin-born, to you Eternal praise and laud are due, Whom with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: EISENACH

Praise We the Lord This Day

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25) Lyrics: 1 Praise we the Lord this day, This day so long foretold, Whose promise shone with cheering ray On waiting saints of old. 2 The Prophet gave the sign For faithful folk to read: A virgin, born of David's line Shall bear the promised Seed. 3 Ask not how this should be, But worship and adore Like her whom God's own majesty Came down to shadow o'er. 4 She meekly bowed her head To hear the gracious word, Mary, the pure and lowly maid, The favored of the Lord. 5 Blessed shall be her name In all the Church on earth Through whom that wondrous mercy came, The incarnate Savior's birth. 6 O Christ, the Virgin's Son, We praise you and adore, You are with God the Father One And Spirit evermore. Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Used With Tune: SWABIA Text Sources: Hymns for the Festivals and Saints' Days, 1846

Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 64 hymnals Topics: The Annunciation of Our Lord First Line: Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Lyrics: 1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; Tender to me the promise of His Word; In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice. 2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His name! Make known His might, the deeds His arm has done; His mercy sure, from age to age the same; His holy name the Lord, the Mighty One. 3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His might! Pow'rs and dominions lay their glory by. Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, The hungry fed, the humble lifted high. 4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of His Word! Firm is His promise, and His mercy sure. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children's children and for evermore! Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 262 hymnals Topics: Saints' Days and Other Holy Days The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, March 25 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

To the Name of our salvation

Author: Rev. John M. Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 122 hymnals Topics: Saints' Days and Other Holy Days The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, March 25 Used With Tune: ORIEL Text Sources: Nevers Breviary (1727)