From poem by Aurelius Prudentius about the beginning of the 5th Century, in part of the Province of Gaul. His background was as a magistrate and Governor and he had been an Imperial Adviser.
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 blessèd, When the virgin, full of grace, By the Holy Ghost conceiving, Bore the Saviour of our race; And the Babe, the world's Redeemer, First revealed His sacred face, evermore and evermore! O ye 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 sing, Evermore and evermore! Thee let old men, Thee let young men, Thee let boys in chorus sing; Matrons, virgins, little maidens, With glad voices answering: Let their guileless songs re-echo, And the heart its music bring, Evermore and evermore! Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant with high thanksgiving, And unwearied praises be: Honour, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore!
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 a 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 heaven adore Him, angel hosts, His praises sing, pow'ers, dominions, bow before Him, and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, ev'ery 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!
Sang this every year at Christmas time in the Anglican Choir School of St. Gregory in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon Baker, MSM, Choirmaster. Beautiful arrangement.
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Just beautiful.
Thank you and all praises to our Triune God of Grace!
oh my my my ... such glory to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Sublime - transports me towards heaven - simply being lost in love
Never get tired of hearing this.
Can we ever tire of hearing of God's love for us Dawn? NEVER!!
Absolutely angelic. 🕊👼
Thank God for sending his beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, on this Christmas Eve night, 2019.
I love this hymn and this rendition is hauntingly beautiful. Thank you.
My favorite hymn since the first time I heard it. This is a stunning rendition.
Susan Becraft I was reading a devotional book of hymns and this was in there. Today is the first day I have even heard of it. It's beautiful!
This is such a wonderful arrangement that I purchased it for my choir. I'm hoping that in 2021 we will be able sing it.
What a gorgeous arrangement!
This brings chills and tears to me. So beautiful and heartfelt
A very faithful rendition of a song that powerfully expresses the love of a Father for His creation!
From poem by Aurelius Prudentius about the beginning of the 5th Century, in part of the Province of Gaul. His background was as a magistrate and Governor and he had been an Imperial Adviser.
So very true Matt!!
I haven't been moved so profoundly by music in a very long time. Absolutely breath taking ...
So true Christo S!!
Sublime...
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 blessèd,
When the virgin, full of grace,
By the Holy Ghost conceiving,
Bore the Saviour of our race;
And the Babe, the world's Redeemer,
First revealed His sacred face,
evermore and evermore!
O ye 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 sing,
Evermore and evermore!
Thee let old men, Thee let young men,
Thee let boys in chorus sing;
Matrons, virgins, little maidens,
With glad voices answering:
Let their guileless songs re-echo,
And the heart its music bring,
Evermore and evermore!
Christ, to Thee with God the Father,
And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee,
Hymn and chant with high thanksgiving,
And unwearied praises be:
Honour, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory,
Evermore and evermore!
Oh my goodness! Finding this beautiful arrangement has really made my Christmas. Thank you for down loading and sharing it.
This is really a very nice collection of choral music. Beautiful!
This is a really beautiful piece. Thanks for posting.
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
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 a 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 heaven adore Him,
angel hosts, His praises sing,
pow'ers, dominions, bow before Him,
and extol our God and King;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
ev'ery 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!
And to Him be glory now and forever....NOW AND FOREVER!!!
So very very special. This will become part of my daily prayer.thank and bless whoever has posted this.
This is beautiful.
Sang this every year at Christmas time in the Anglican Choir School of St. Gregory in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon Baker, MSM, Choirmaster. Beautiful arrangement.
David Whitehouse I have never heard of it before today and I am fifty one years old! Who hid this GEM?
Beautiful!
Just bought this recording on the strength of this piece.
Arrangement by Terry Schlenker
John 3:16,17
great, great rendition. Thanks! Anyone know what this video' s painting is called? Thanks.
Would someone please identify the arranger?
Beauty
This is exquisite. Who's the composer?
The text is by Prudentius a Roman magistrate and poet ,circa 490AD. The tune is a century or two later
This is beautiful.