The Song of Simeon
Simeon, where have you been?
I've been to the temple to pray.
Simeon, what have you seen?
I've seen the Messiah today.
Simeon, how did you know?
The Spirit of God told me so.
O Sovereign Lord, as you have vowed,
now let me rest in peace and grace.
For all my years that you've allowed
to finally see the Savior's face:
whose light reveals the world's needs;
whose glory is what Israel bleeds.
Simeon, tell us again.
A child was brought to be blessed.
Simeon, what happened then?
I cradled the boy to my chest.
Simeon, what did you say?
I blessed them and sent them away.
This child will cause the fall and rise
of many people, great and small;
a sign rebuffed and much despised,
with many hearts revealed for all.
But, Mary, as his mother — you
will have your very soul pierced through.
I've been to the temple to pray.
Simeon, what have you seen?
I've seen the Messiah today.
Simeon, how did you know?
The Spirit of God told me so.
O Sovereign Lord, as you have vowed,
now let me rest in peace and grace.
For all my years that you've allowed
to finally see the Savior's face:
whose light reveals the world's needs;
whose glory is what Israel bleeds.
Simeon, tell us again.
A child was brought to be blessed.
Simeon, what happened then?
I cradled the boy to my chest.
Simeon, what did you say?
I blessed them and sent them away.
This child will cause the fall and rise
of many people, great and small;
a sign rebuffed and much despised,
with many hearts revealed for all.
But, Mary, as his mother — you
will have your very soul pierced through.
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:25-35 [NIV]
Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:25-35 [NIV]
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