429. The Glory of These Forty Days

1 The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, through 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 the Savior’s name.

4 Then grant that we like them be true,
Consumed in fast and prayer 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 prayer addressed,
Who are in threefold name adored,
From age to age the only Lord.

Text Information
First Line: The glory of these forty days
Title: The Glory of These Forty Days
Latin Title: Clarum decus jejunii
Author (attributed to): Gregory the Great, c. 540-604
Translator: Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 (alt.)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Topic: Lent
Tune Information
Name: OLD HUNDREDTH
Composer (attributed to): Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-c. 1561
Meter: LM
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Pseaumes octante trois David, Geneva, 1551



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