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Although having used this piece for years, I am not aware of a direct correspondence with this text to the proper chants (introits/communions/etc) of the Roman Calendar. That would be a a dead giveaway for programming it in my book. The text is based on Revelations, but I don't remember when (if?) it comes up in the lectionary cycle... it must not be on a 'good' weekend, thematically. The first part of the first section is most evocative of Lent, so I suppose "E'en so" could be used during Lent... as a stretch. There is more literature which would probably be more approprate to the specific Sundays of Lent. I suppose an argument could be made for using it on the Annunciation (March 25), but to do so then would be neglecting literature even more proper to that day. I find this work most focused on themes of escatology and incarnation, so I am thinking it is best-suited to Advent, or perhaps even the last several weeks of Ordinary Time. I know it is a lot of work to only use once or maybe only twice a year, but I think it is worth it... it is so beautiful and powerful... worth being saved for an unexpectedly-special occasion every year.

The text was written when Paul Manz's child was near death, during a night of worry and paryer. It is one of the few Christian hymns and anthems that manages to capture the powerful combination of lament and trust at the same time. I have used it only in Advent. It has become a major voice of the hope and waiting of Advent. I do not see it fitting in as well during Lent. That is another kind of waiting and hope.

Although having used this piece for years, I am not aware of a direct correspondence with this text to the proper chants (introits/communions/etc) of the Roman Calendar. That would be a a dead giveaway for programming it in my book. The text is based on Revelations, but I don't remember when (if?) it comes up in the lectionary cycle... it must not be on a 'good' weekend, thematically. The first part of the first section is most evocative of Lent, so I suppose "E'en so" could be used during Lent... as a stretch. There is more literature which would probably be more approprate to the specific Sundays of Lent. I suppose an argument could be made for using it on the Annunciation (March 25), but to do so then would be neglecting literature even more proper to that day. I find this work most focused on themes of escatology and incarnation, so I am thinking it is best-suited to Advent, or perhaps even the last several weeks of Ordinary Time. I know it is a lot of work to only use once or maybe only twice a year, but I think it is worth it... it is so beautiful and powerful... worth being saved for an unexpectedly-special occasion every year.

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Q: Can E'en so Lord Jesus Quickly Come by Paul Manz be appropriately used during liturgy for the Lenten season?
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