Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#284

284. The Glory of These Forty Days

1 The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, through 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, 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
• Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604
• Translator: Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Exodus 19:20
  ;
  2 Kings 2:11
  ;
  Daniel 6:1-7:28
  ;
  Matthew 4:1-2
  ;
  Mark 1:12-13
  ;
  Luke 4:1-2
• Topic: Ash Wednesday; Lenten Season; Transfiguration of the Lord: August 6th; Fasting; Grace; Jesus Christ; Petition, Prayer; Strength
• Copyright: Tr. © Oxford University Press
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: OLD HUNDREDTH
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois, c.1510-1561
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major