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Of the Father's love begotten,
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| 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 and have been, |
| | And that future years shall see, |
| | Evermore and evermore. |
| 2. | This is He whom they in old time |
| | Chanted of with one accord, |
| | Whom the voices of the prophets |
| | Promised in their faithful word; |
| | Now He shines, the long-expected; |
| | Let creation praise its Lord, |
| | Evermore and evermore. |
| 3. | O ye heights of hea'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. |
| 4. | 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. |
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