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,
Ever more and evermore!
Love shines with glory, shines with light
Has pierced the sin-dark shroud of night
O come you lost, who long for home
Obey the Son, the faithful One,
Begotten of the Father's love.
O ye heights of heav'n adore Him;
Angel hosts, His praises sing,
Pow'r, dominions, bow before Him,
And extol our God and king.
Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Ev'ry voice in concert ring,
Ever more and evermore!
Love shines with glory, shines with light
Has pierced the sin-dark shroud of night
O come you lost, who long for home
Obey the Son, the faithful One,
Begotten of the Father's love.
Christ, to Thee with God the Father,
And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee,
Hymns and chant and high thanks giving
And unwearied praises be!
Ho nor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory,
Ever more and evermore!
Love shines with glory, shines with light
Has pierced the sin-dark shroud of night
O come you lost, who long for home
Obey the Son, the faithful One,
Begotten of the Father's love.
