114 | CPWI Hymnal#115 | 116 |
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 |
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 | |
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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: | Englsih |
Publication Date: | 2010 |
Topic: | Hymns for the Church Year: Lent |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | JEJUNIA |
Composer: | John Stainer, 1840-1901 |
Meter: | 7.7.7.7 |
Key: | Bâ™ Major |