Commentary on John
Prudentius
Of the Father's love begotten before the beginning of the world, Called Alpha and Omega, himself both source and end Of all that is, has been, and will exist in times to come. He commanded and they were created, he spoke and they were made, Earth, heavens, the depths of the sea—the triple structure of the universe— And all that inhabits them beneath the lofty orbs of sun and moon. He put on mortal body's form and limbs vulnerable to death, To prevent the destruction of the race sprung from the first creature Whom a deadly law had plunged deep into hell. O what a blessed birth was then, when a virgin in labor, Having conceived by the Holy Spirit, brought forth our salvation, And the child who is the world's redeemer revealed his sacred face. Let the heights of heaven sing, all you angels, sing, Let all the powers everywhere sing in praise of God, Let no tongue be silent, let every voice ring in harmony. Look how the one who was foretold by seers in ages past And pledged in the prophets' reliable writings, Shines forth, he who was promised long ago: let all things praise him.
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