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Text:Good it is to keep the fast
Author:Gregory I, 540-604
Translator:Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
Tune:JEJUNIA
Composer:John Stainer, 1840-1901

115. Good it is to keep the fast

1 Good it is to keep the fast
shadowed forth in ages past,
which our own Almighty Lord
hallowed by his deed and word.

2 Moses, while he fasted, saw
God who gave by him the law;
to Elijah angels came,
steeds of fire and car of flame.

3 So was Daniel meet to gaze
on the sight of latter days
and the Baptist to proclaim
blessings through the Bridegroom’s name.

4 Grant us, Lord, like them to be
oft in prayer and fast with thee;
fill us with thy heavenly might,
be our joy and true delight.

5 Father, hear us through thy Son,
and the Spirit, with thee One,
whom our thankful hearts adore
ever and for evermore.

Text Information
First Line: Good it is to keep the fast
Latin Title: Clarum decus jejunii
Author: Gregory I, 540-604
Translator: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Lent
Tune Information
Name: JEJUNIA
Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Key: B♭ Major



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