Nativity

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.

O ye heights of heav'n, adore him;

Angel hosts, his praises sing;

All dominions, bow before him,

And extol our God and King;

Let no tongue on earth be silent,

Ev'ry voice in concert ring.

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.