Author: Anonymous; Thomas Benson Pollock, 1836-1896 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 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, ... Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Epiphany Used With Tune: TRINITY COLLEGE Text Sources: 10th-13th century, Latin; Translation: Editors of Hymns Ancient and Modern
The Father's sole-begotten Son