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.
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.
- Latin hymn, tr. Maurice F. Bell, “The Glory
of These Forty Days,” ELW 320
Lent and Jubilee. How does that
make sense?
