The Song of Simeon, or A Sight of Christ Makes Death Easy

Verse 1

Now have our hearts embraced our God, We would forget all earthly charms, And wish to die, as Simeon would, With his young Savior in his arms.

Verse 2

Our lips should learn that joyful song, Were but our hearts prepared like his Our souls still willing to be gone, And at thy word depart in peace.

Verse 3

Here we have seen thy face, O Lord, And viewed salvation with our eyes, Tasted and felt the living word, The bread descending from the skies.

Verse 4

Thou hast prepared this dying Lamb, Hast set his blood before our face, To teach the terrors of thy name, And show the wonders of thy grace.

Verse 5

He is our light; our morning star Shall shine on nations yet unknown; The glory of thine Isr'el here, And joy of spirits near thy throne.