Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Lord at thy table we appear
Topic: Victory Over Death
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 297
Page Number: 252, 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 filled,
When fondly in his withered arms
He clasped 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 prepared 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 overpowering charms;
Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace,
If Christ be in my arms.
Then, while ye hear my heart strings break,
How sweet my moments roll,
A mortal paleness on my cheek,
And glory in my soul.