Simeon was satisfied

23/12/2010 by David.

Nunc Dimittis                                                                              Luke 2:21-33

 

 

Another day – perhaps this is the one?

Another time to come into the temple courts

To look around and wonder if he came.

 

O Lord what should I look for?

How will I know it’s him?

Will he be tall and handsome,

Or accompanied by others who all know

That he is the one for whom I wait?

 

Another day – and this time, Lord

You lead me to the temple court –

And I’ve been here before, Lord

And went home with unaccomplished hope.

 

But this day, Lord, I see a couple

Carrying their child for blessing –

And I doubt that this is what I’m waiting for -

Until I hold the infant in my arms

And he is all baby – and they

Have only the poorest sacrifice

The law allows!

 

Oh Lord it’s him!

I scarce can speak – for in my arms

I hold the Saviour of mankind

And he is small – so small –

And such a child!

 

My voice is raised in benediction!

You kept your promise –

And I hold him in my arms -

Whom men and angels know,

And mother senses –

 

This is the One

The Christ

The Hope

The satisfaction –

And you did not disappoint me

For I hold Him and I see

Your salvation!

 

Oh God – dismiss me now

For all my life’s ambition is achieved

And he whom you did send I hold

And know that you are God!                                       

David A. Green: 17 Dec 2010

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