Community of Christ Sings ‎#451

451. The Glory of These Forty Days

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 lion’s 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 prayer with you;
our spirits strengthen with your grace,
and give us joy to see your face.

Text Information

• First Line: The glory of these forty days
• Title: The Glory of These Forty Days
• Author: Pope Gregory I, 540-604
• Translator: Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Exodus 34:27-28
  ;
  Matthew 4:1-11
• Topic: Lent; Prophetic People; Spirituality

Tune Information

• Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 8.8.8.8. (L.M.)
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: Klug's Geistliche Lieder, 1543