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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 184 · Words: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; tr. J. M. Neale & H. W. Baker · Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A hymn text written by the 4th-century Latin poet Prudentius, translated into English by Neale and Baker and first published in 1861. It celebrates Christ as the eternal Son of God, Alpha and Omega, and is a beloved staple of Advent and Christmas worship.
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 the 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.
Verse 3
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.
Amen.
Amen.
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