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“Sacred Infant, all divine, What a tender love was Thine, Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this.”

Quote by Edward Caswall

Book:Hymns and Poems, Original and Translated

Work

Hymns and Poems, Original and Translated

This book is a compilation of religious hymns and poetic works, including both the author's original creations and translations of hymns and poems from different linguistic traditions. more

Author

Edward Caswall was a British writer born in 1814 in Wales and died on January 2, 1878. He is known for his poetry and religious-themed works, with his most famous contributions being 'Hymns' and 'Psalms'. more

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