CPWI Hymnal ‎#105

105. The Father's sole-begotten Son

1 The Father’s sole-begotten Son
was born, the Virgin’s Child, on earth;
his cross for us adoption won—
the life and grace of second birth.

2 Forth from the height of heaven he came,
in form of man with man abode;
redeemed his world from death and shame,
the joys of endless life bestowed.

3 Redeemer, come with power benign,
dwell in the souls that look for thee;
O let thy light within us shine
that we may thy salvation see.

4 Abide with us, O Lord, we pray,
dispel the gloom of doubt and woe;
wash every stain of guilt away,
thy tender healing grace bestow.

5 Lord, thou hast come, and well we know
that thou wilt likewise come again;
thy kingdom shield from every foe,
thy honour and thy rule maintain.

6 Eternal glory, Lord, to thee,
whom, now revealed, our hearts adore;
to God the Father glory be,
and Holy Spirit evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: The Father's sole-begotten Son
• Latin Title: A Patrie unigenitus
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: Thomas Benson Pollock, 1836-1896 (1889)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Epiphany
• Source: 10th-13th century, Latin; Translation: Editors of Hymns Ancient and Modern
• Copyright: Translation © Hymns Ancient and Modern (admin. Hope Publishing Co.)
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: TRINITY COLLEGE
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major