The Everlasting Word

Verse 1

Thou art the everlasting Word, The Father’s only Son; God manifestly seen and heard, And Heav’n’s belovèd one:

Chorus

Worthy, O Lamb of God, art Thou That every knee to Thee should bow.

Verse 2

In Thee most perfectly expressed The Father’s glories shine; Of the full deity possessed, Eternally divine:

Verse 3

True image of the Infinite, Whose essence is concealed; Brightness of uncreated light; The heart of God revealed:

Verse 4

But the high mysteries of Thy name An angel’s grasp transcend; The Father only—glorious claim!— The Son can comprehend:

Verse 5

Throughout the universe of bliss, The center Thou, and sun; Th’eternal theme of praise of this, To Heav’n’s belovèd one: