Author: St. Gregory the Great, ca. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #273 (2015) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Matthew 3:4 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, by whom all things were made,
Himself has fasted and has prayed.
2 Alone and fasting Moses saw
The loving God who gave the law;
And to Elijah, fasting, came
The steeds and chariots of flame.
3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
Delivered from the lions' might;
And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
The herald of Messiah's name.
4 Then grant that we like them be true,
Consumed in fast and pray'r with you;
Our spirits strengthen with your grace,
And give us joy to see your face.
5 O Father, Son, and Spirit blest,
To you be ev'ry pray'r addressed;
Who are in threefold Name adored,
From age to age, the only Lord. Topics: The Liturgical Year Ash Wednesday; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
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