THE GLORY OF THESE FORTY DAYS

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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.

Maurice F Bell (1862-1947)

from Gregory the Great

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THE GLORY OF THESE FORTY DAYS

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Alone and fasting Moses saw

the loving God who gave the law.

And to Elijah, fasting, came

the steed and chariots of flame.

Maurice F Bell (1862-1947)

from Gregory the Great

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THE GLORY OF THESE FORTY DAYS

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So Daniel trained his mystic sight,

delivered from the lion’s might.

And John, the Saviour’s friend, became

the herald of Messiah’s name.

Maurice F Bell (1862-1947)

from Gregory the Great

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THE GLORY OF THESE FORTY DAYS

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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.

Maurice F Bell (1862-1947)

from Gregory the Great

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THE GLORY OF THESE FORTY DAYS

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O Father, Son, and Spirit blest,

to you be every prayer addressed.

Who are in threefold name adored

from age to age the only Lord.

Maurice F Bell (1862-1947)

from Gregory the Great

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