Candlemass Hymn

Candlemass – the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Singing the Faith 229)

 

1             Mary and Joseph
                Came to the temple
                Brought the boy Jesus,
                Offered him there.
                People were waiting
                Wanting to greet him,
                Long had they sought him,
                Solace for care.

2             Anna had prayed there,
                Widowed, long waiting;
                Worshipping God by
                Day and by night.
                Now she is praising,
                Filled with elation;
                Here is God’s promise,
                Christ is her light.

3             Simeon sings now
                God proffers blessing,
                Brilliantly gilding
                Dawn of his day;
                Light in the darkness,
                Never extinguished,
                Light of all nations,
                Light up our way.

Andrew E Pratt (born 1948)
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Metre: 5 5 5 4 D

Tune: BUNESSAN