Simeon's Song (Consolation)

Lord bid your servant go in peace
Your word is now fulfilled
These eyes have seen salvation’s dawn,
This child so long foretold
This is the Savior of the world,
The Gentiles promised light
God’s glory dwelling in our midst,
The joy of Israel
Behold this child will pierce your heart
His Word will be a sword
A sign opposed to hearts concealed
And grace for heaven’s adored
Almighty Father, hear our cry
Through Christ the only Son,
Whom in the Spirit we adore
For ages without end