Love of the Father, love of God the Son

Verse 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:

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.