With One Voice ‎#657

657. 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 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: 2000
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 9:8-21
  ;
  Daniel 1
  ;
  Matthew 4:1-11
  ;
  Mark 1:12-13
  ;
  Luke 4:1-13
  ;
  Daniel 6
• Topic: Lent
• Source: Latin hymn, 11th century
• Copyright: Tr. © 1906 Oxford University Press, London
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
• Composer (attributed to): Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Meter: L M
• Key: e minor
• Source: Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1543