Concertato on "Of the Father's Love Begotten"

Powell, Robert J. (b. 1932)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Organ → With Instruments

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → General
Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → Vigil Mass
Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → Mass during the Night
Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → Mass at Dawn
Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → Mass during the Day

Publication Information:
Hinshaw Music — HMC1855 (2002)

Lyrics:

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 and have been,
And that future years shall see,
Evermore and evermore. 

O that birth for ever 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.

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,
Every 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.
Amen.

Notes: Scored for SATB choir, congregation, with organ and Oboe (or other C Instrument)
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Jun 1, 2022