African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#598

598. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing earthly-minded,
For with blessing in His hand,
Christ our God to earth descendeth,
Our full homage to demand.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Let all mortal flesh keep silence
• Title: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
• Translator: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885
• Meter: 87.87.87.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Service Music: Introits; God: Abiding Presence; Prayer
• Source: Liturgy of St. James

Tune Information

• Name: PICARDY
• Meter: 87.87.87.
• Key: d minor or modal
• Source: Trad. French