Ancient and Modern ‎#253

253. Love of the Father, Love of God the Son

1 Love of the Father, Love of God the Son,
from whom all came, in whom was all begun;
who formest heavenly beauty out of strife,
creation's whole desire and breath of life:

2 Thou the all-holy, thou supreme in might,
thou dost give peace, thy presence maketh right;
thou with thy favour all things dost enfold,
with thine all-kindness free from harm wilt hold.

3 Hope of all comfort, splendour of all aid,
that dost not fail nor leave the heart afraid:
to all that cry thou dost all help accord,
the angels' armour, and the saints' reward.

4 Purest and highest, wisest and most just,
there is no truth save only in thy trust;
thou dost the mind from earthly dreams recall,
and bring, through Christ, to him for whom are all.

5 Eternal glory, all men thee adore,
who art and shalt be worshipped evermore:
us whom thou madest, comfort with thy might,
and lead us to enjoy thy heavenly light.

Text Information

• First Line: Love of the Father, Love of God the Son
• Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 16:13-15
  ;
  Philippians 4:4-9
• Topic: Church Year: Pentecost; Holy Spirit: as Comforter; Holy Spirit: inspiration of; Holy Spirit: names and images for; Pentecost and the Work of the Holy Spirit
• Source: Based on Amor Patris et Filii, 12th century

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 22
• Composer (melody and bass): Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: F Major