Voices Together ‎#305

305. 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 steed and chariots of flame.

3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
delivered from the lion’s might.
And John, the Savior’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
• Author (attributed): Gregory the Great (6th c.)
• Translator: Maurice F. Bell
• Meter: LM
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  2 Kings 2:11
  ;
  Daniel 6:16-28
  ;
  Matthew 4:1-2
  ;
  Matthew 6:16-18
  ;
  Mark 1:1-13
  ;
  Luke 4:1-2
• Topic: Ash Wednesday; Heritage: Before 1500; John the Baptist; Lent
• Source: Clarum decus jejunii, 11th c.; trans. Maurice F. Bell (England), The English Hymnal, 1906, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp
• Meter: LM
• Key: A Major
• Source: A New Sett of Psalm-Tunes and Anthems, 1738
• Notes: Chord symbols represent a simplified harmony.