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
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