Christ's Consecration

Simeon lived in Jerusalem

He was righteous and devout 

He was waiting for the consolation 

Of Israel to come about 

 

The Holy Spirit was on him 

And revealed that he would not die 

Before he had seen the Messiah 

Then Jesus, at the temple, arrived 

 

Simeon beheld the Christ child 

Then held Him close to his heart 

Praising God, saying, “Sovereign Lord, 

In peace, I may now depart” 

 

“For my eyes have seen Your salvation 

Which You've prepared in all nations' sight 

The glory of Your people Israel 

And to the world, an unveiling light” 

          

Joseph and Mary marveled 

At what was said of their child 

Then Simeon blessed them  

And to Mary, he prophesied: 

 

This child will cause people to rise and fall 

And be a sign often opposed  

So that the thoughts of many hearts 

Will, in His light, be exposed 

 

And a sword will pierce your own soul, too 

As a thorn is an element of the rose       

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Luke 2:25-35