Of the Father's love begotten, ere the world 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, bare 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 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! Christ, to Thee with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to Thee Hymn and chant with high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion And eternal victory, evermore and evermore!