| Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to thy people Israel."
Simeon's Lullaby Oh my Lord sleeping, in your mother's arms, this little one, this little one. Your mother is keeping you covered and warm, This little one, this little one. Come let me hold Him, oh bless you, Lord. Mary will be weeping, a sword pierce her soul, Come let me hold Him, o bless you Lord,
And his father and his mother marveled at what was said
about him;and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and
rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also),
that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." |
