Hymnal: The Pilgrim's Hymn Book
Date: 1816
Compiler: Joseph Thomas
Publisher/Printer: J Foster
First Line: Lord at thy temple we appear
Topic: <no topic given>
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Meter: CM
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Hymn Number: LI
Page Number: 065, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsLord, at thy temple we appear,
As happy Simeon came,
And hope to meet our Saviour here;
O make our joys the same.
With what divine and vast delight,
The good old man was fill'd,
When fondly in his with'red arms,
He clasp'd the holy child.
Now I can leave this world he cried-
Behold thy servant dies!
I've seen thy great salvation, Lord,
And close my peaceful eyes.
This is the light prepar'd to shine
Upon the gentile lands;
Thine Israel's glory and their hope
To break their slavish bands.
Jesus! the vision of thy face
Hath overpow'ring charms;
Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace
If Christ be in my arms
Then while you hear my heart strings break,
How sweet my minutes roll;
A mortal paleness on my cheek,
And glory in my soul.