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!
O 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!
O ye heights of heav'n, adore him
Angel hosts, his praises sing
All 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 unwearied praises be,
Honor, glory, and dominion
And eternal victory
Evermore and evermore!