Maker of All Things New

Verse 1

When favour'd John beheld The visions of the Lord, With admiration fill'd, He heard the Father's word Revealing what his purpose was, And what his love should bring to pass.

Verse 2

Thus spake the sov'reign Lord, Whilst on his throne he sat, "Hear ye my faithful word; Behold I will create, And make all things in love anew: Write thou these words, for they are true."

Verse 3

When God had thus declar'd The secret of his will, The man who was prepar'd His counsel to fulfil, Emphatically spake to John, And said, "Behold, the work is done:

Verse 4

For I the Alpha am, And the Omega too; You, in this sacred name, The finish'd work may view: I, the Beginning and the End Of all the joys which you attend."