CPWI Hymnal ‎#115

115. Good it is to keep the fast

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

• 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

• Name: JEJUNIA
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: B♭ Major