MOST ANCIENT OF ALL MYSTERIES

Most ancient of all mysteries,\nBefore thy throne we lie;\nHave mercy now, most merciful,\nMost holy Trinity.\n2. When heaven and earth were yet unmade,\nWhen time was yet unknown,\nThou, in thy bliss and majesty,\nDidst live and love alone.\n3. Thou wert not born; there was no fount\nFrom which thy Being flowed;\nThere is no end which thou canst reach:\nBut thou art simply God.\n4. How wonderful creation is,\nThe work that thou didst bless;\nAnd oh, what then must thou be like,\nEternal Loveliness!\n5. Most ancient of all mysteries,\nStill at thy throne we lie;\nHave mercy now, most merciful,\nMost holy Trinity.