Divinum Mysterium
Of the Father's love begotten
82
The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)
Metric Index
87. 87. 87. with Refrain 
Modality
Eâ™­ Major 
15-Pitch Humming Index
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Arranger
Bruce Neswick [b. 1956] 
Author
Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius [348-401?] 
Language
English 
Original Language
Latin 
Publication Date
1985 
Source
Sanctus trope [11th cent.; Piae Cantiones] 
Translator
John Mason Neale [1818-1866]
Henry Williams Baker [1821-1877 (alt.)] 
Last Five Uses
• Used on Dec 25, 2018 10:30 as the Gradual Hymn at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Dec 23, 2018 10:30 as the Second Carol at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Dec 25, 2011 10:00 as the Communion Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA 
Poem Words (Four verses)
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!
2.
O that birth for ever blessèd,
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!
3.
Let the 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!
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,
evermore and evermore!
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