The Book of Common Praise ‎#229

229. Let all mortal flesh keep silence

Text Information

• First Line: Let all mortal flesh keep silence
• Greek Title: Σιγησάτω πᾶσα σὰρξ βροτεία
• Translator: Rev. Gerard Moultrie (1864)
• Meter: 8 7. 8 7. 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1939
• Topic: Holy Communion; Christmas
• Source: Greek Liturgy of St. James (c. 5th cent.).
• Notes: Alternative tunes, MANNHEIM, No. 407, and REGENT SQUARE, No. 628.

Tune Information

• Name: PICARDY
• Meter: 8 7. 8 7. 8 7.
• Key: d minor
• Source: French Traditional Carol