Father's Sole Begotten Son, The

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.

Forth from the height of Heav'n He came,

In form of man with man abode;

Redeemed His world from death and shame,

The joys of endless life bestowed.

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.

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.

Lord, Thou hast come, and well we know

That Thou wilt likewise come again;

Thy kingdom shield from every foe,

Thy honor and Thy rule maintain.

Eternal glory, Lord, to Thee,

Whom, now revealed, our hearts adore;

To God the Father glory be,

And Holy Spirit evermore.