Nunc Dimittis Luke 2:21-33

Another day – perhaps this 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!