Again We Keep This Solemn Fast chords by Songs Of Praise
Guitar chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Difficulty: Intermediate No Capo Verse 1: G D Em Bm Em D G Again we keep this solemn fast G D Em A G/B D A gift of faith from a - ges past, Em D G D Em C B Em This Lent which binds us lov-ing-ly Bm Bm/D Em F Am G/B Dsus4 D7 G To faith and hope and char - i - ty.
Verse 2:
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The law and prophets from of old
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In figured ways this Lent fore-told,
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Which Christ, all a-ges’ Lord and Guide,
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In these last days has sanc - ti -- fied.
Verse 3:
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More sparing, therefore, let us make
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The words we speak, the food we take,
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Our sleep, our laughter, ev’ry sense;
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Learn peace through holy penitence.
Verse 4:
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Let us avoid each harmful way
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That lures the careless mind a - stray;
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By watchful prayer our spirits free
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From scheming of the En - e - my.
Verse 5:
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We pray, O blessed Three in One,
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Our God while endless a-ges run,
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That this, our Lent of forty days,
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May bring us growth and give you praise. Last updated:
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