Source:
Public Domain
Lead Sheet (PDF)
melody and chords for guitar and voice (full page)
Key of EbMusic Image (PNG)
melody and words as an image file to paste into bulletins (cropped)
Key of EbText: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius
Music: Plainsong melody
Tune: Divinum Mysterium
LBW/WOV Hymn: #42
ReClaim/Sola Hymn: #120
Scripture: Luke 2:14
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, that have been, And that future years shall see
Evermore and evermore.
2 Oh, 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.
3 This is he whom seers 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.
4 Let the heights of heav'n adore him; Angel hosts, his praises sing;
Pow'rs, 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.
5 Christ, to you, with God the Father And the Spirit, there shall be
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And the shout of jubilee:
Honor, glory, and dominion And eternal victory
Evermore and evermore.