Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#320

320. 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 Messiah’s name.

4 Then grant, O God, that we may, too,
return in fast and prayer to 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
• Translator: Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Lent
• Source: Latin Hymn, 11th Cent.
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
• Meter: L M
• Key: e minor
• Source: J. Klug, Geistliche Lieder, 1543