SENTENCES & RESPONSES
SDAH 662
Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing earthly-minded,
For with blessing in his hand,
Text
Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing earthly-minded,
For with blessing in his hand,
Christ our God to earth descendeth,
Our full homage to demand. Amen.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Hab 2:20
Author
Liturgy of St. James
Translator
Gerald Moultrie (1829-1885)
Year Published
1864
Hymn Tune
PICARDY
Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.8.7.
Tune Source
French carol
Year Composed
17th century
Hymn Score
Piano Accompaniment
Notes
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