Of The Father's Love Begotten

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.

Oh, that birth forever blessed

when the virgin, full of grace,

by the Holy Ghost conceiving,

bore the Savior of our race,

and the babe, the world's Redeemer,

first revealed his sacred face

evermore and evermore.

This is he whom seers and sages

sang of old with one accord,

whom the voices of the prophets

promised in their faithful word.

Now he shines, the long-expected;

let creation praise its Lord

evermore and evermore.

Let the heights of heav'n adore him,

angel hosts his praises sing,

pow'rs, 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.

Christ, to thee, with God the Father,

and, O Holy Ghost, to thee

hymn and chant and high thanksgiving

and unending praises be,

honor, glory, and dominion

and eternal victory

evermore and evermore.

Marcus Aurelius C. Prudentius