The glory of these forty days

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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 steed 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.

Words:  Clarum decus jejunii, 11th c.; tr. Maurice F. Bell, The English Hymnal, 1906
                        Translation copyright © Oxford University Press, London
   Tune:  attributed to Martin Luther, Geistliche Lieder, 1543

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