Of the Father's Love Begotten
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m: 11th cent. "Sanctus" trope
arr. C. Winfred Douglas, 1940
w: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius
trans. by John Mason Neale, 1851, and Henry w. Baker, 1859
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.

[Verse 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 things that are, that have been
and that future years shall see,
evermore and evermore.

[Verse 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.

[Verse3]
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.