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About this Hymn
A stunning Latin poem by Prudentius beginning "Corde natus ex parentis," paired with the medieval plainchant melody DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, is the basis of this hymn. As you listen to or sing with this carol, see how fully it explains the mystery of the Christian gospel, drawing richly from the first three chapters of John.
Lyrics
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:
Chorus
evermore and evermore!
Verse 2
Oh, that birth forever blessed, when the virgin, called 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:
Verse 3
O ye 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,
Verse 4
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,
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:
Chorus
evermore and evermore!
Verse 2
Oh, that birth forever blessed, when the virgin, called 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:
Verse 3
O ye 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,
Verse 4
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,
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, c. 348–413; tr. sts. 1–2, J. M. Neale, 1855, alt.; sts. 3–4, Henry W. Baker, 1861
Music: Plainchant, 12th c.; harm. Mark Blankenship, 1991
Music: Plainchant, 12th c.; harm. Mark Blankenship, 1991