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Text:The Glory of These Forty Days
Translator:Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947
Tune:ERHALT UNS, HERR
Composer (attributed to):Martin Luther, 1483-1546

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: ; ; ; ; ;
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



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