Of The Father's Love Begotten

Written by Aurelius C. Prudentius (best heard sung):

Of the Father’s love begotten,

   Ere the worlds began to be,

He is Alpha and Omega,

   He is the source, the ending He,

Of the things that are and have been,

   And that future years shall see,

      Evermore and evermore.

O ye hights of heav’n, adore Him;

   Angel hosts, His praises sing;

All dominions, bow before Him,

   And extol our Lord and King.

Let no tongue on earth be silent,

   Every voice in concert ring,

      Evermore and evermore.

Christ, to Thee, with God the Father,

   And, with Holy Ghost, to Thee,

Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving,

   And unwearied praises be;

Honor, glory, and dominion,

   And eternal victory

      Evermore and evermore.