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Let All Mortal Flesh

Postby KRUG » 25 Dec 2016 08:42

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Christmas day has come and for this special day I give you my version of one of the most beautiful “cathedral” carols. Definitely one for monks and classical choirs. Happy Christmas.
Evidence suggests that the Greek text of "Let All Mortal Flesh" may date back to the fifth century. The present text is from the Liturgy of St. James, a Syrian rite thought to have been written by St. James the Less, first Bishop of Jerusalem. It is based on a prayer chanted by the priest when the bread and wine are brought to the table of the Lord.

1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
and with fear and trembling stand;
set your minds on things eternal,
for with blessing in his hand
Christ our God to earth descended,
come our homage to command.

2 King of kings, yet born of Mary,
once upon the earth he stood;
Lord of lords we now perceive him
in the body and the blood.
He has given to all the faithful
his own self for heavenly food.

3 Rank on rank, the host of heaven
stream before him on the way,
as the Light of Light, descending
from the realms of endless day,
comes, the powers of hell to vanquish,
clears the gloom of hell away.

4 At his feet the six-winged seraph,
cherubim with sleepless eye
veil their faces to his presence,
as with ceaseless voice they cry:
“Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, Lord Most High!”

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Re: Let All Mortal Flesh

Postby JohnT » 25 Dec 2016 09:05

Hi Keith Can just about remember that one but not from the title. Yes definitely one for the monks or high church. Liked the introduction of the voices. Have a good day. John
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Re: Let All Mortal Flesh

Postby Brian007 » 25 Dec 2016 09:43

Hi Keith,

Merry Xmas and that was an interesting piece which I have never heard before , but enjoyed listening to it.


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Re: Let All Mortal Flesh

Postby KRUG » 26 Dec 2016 08:59

Hi John and Brian,

Thanks for your comments. Hope that both had a good day.

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