“Let All Mortal Flesh” is a cherished Christian hymn traditionally performed during the Divine Liturgy of St. James. This hymn beckons all to embrace silence and reverence in the presence of God’s descent to earth. Additionally, it rejoices in the incarnation of Christ, emphasizing His transformation into a human to redeem humanity from sin.
This hymn finds its roots in the ancient Cherubic Hymn, believed to have originated in the 4th century. Originally in Greek, it has since been translated into various languages, including Latin. Among the English translations, Gerard Moultrie’s rendition from the 19th century stands as the most widely sung today.
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
Alleluia, the Christ has come
Alleluia, the Holy One
[Verse 2]
King of kings, yet born of Mary
As of old on earth He stood
Lord of lords, in human vesture
In the body and the blood
He will give to all the faithful
His own self for heavenly food
[Chorus]
Alleluia, the Christ has come
Alleluia, the Holy One
[Verse 3]
Rank on rank the host of heaven
Spread their vanguard through the sky
Veil their faces to the Presence
As with ceaseless voice they cry:
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Lord Most High!
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[Bridge]
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia
[Chorus]
Alleluia, the Christ has come
Alleluia, the Holy One
