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Love of the Father, Love of God the Son is a translation of an anonymous 12th century Latin poem, Amor, Patris et Filii, Veri Splendor. Manuscripts of the poem have been uncovered in a variety of locations including one originating from Thame Ab­bey, a Cistercian abbey in Oxfordshire, UK that was dissolved in 1539. In 1899 it was translated into English by poet and playwright, Ro­bert S. Bridg­es (1844-1930). His words are set to the tune: Song 22, composed in 1623 by the English composer Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625). An example of the melody can be heard on the video at the 3:35 min mark. In the Divine Office, Love of the Father, Love of the Son is used with Morning and Evening Prayer. Tune: Song 22 (starts at the 3:35 min mark) LOVE OF THE FATHER, LOVE OF THE SON by Ro­bert Bridg­es, 1899 (Public Domain) 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 favor all things dost enfold,with thine all-kindness free from harm wilt hold.3. Hope of all comfort, splendor of all aid,that dost not fail nor leave the heart afraid:to all that cry thou dost all help accord,the angels' armor 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 worshiped evermore:us whom thou madest, comfort with thy might,and lead us to enjoy thy heavenly light.