Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #422 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Lyrics: 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.
Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lenten Season; Transfiguration (August 6); Fasting; Grace; Jesus Christ; Petition; Redemption Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS HERR
The Glory of These Forty Days