417. In His Temple Now Behold Him

1 In his temple now behold him,
see the long-expected Lord;
ancient prophets had foretold him,
God has sent the promised Word.
Now to praise him, his redeemed
shall break forth with one accord.

2 In the arms of her who bore him,
virgin pure, behold him lie,
while his aged saints adore him,
ere in perfect faith they die.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lo, the incarnate God Most High!

3 Jesus, by your presentation,
when they blessed you, weak and poor,
make us see your great salvation,
seal us with your promise sure;
and present us, in your glory,
to your Father, cleansed and pure.

4 Prince and author of salvation,
be your boundless love our theme!
Jesus, praise to you be given
by the world you did redeem,
with the Father and the Spirit
God of majesty supreme!

Text Information
First Line: In his temple now behold him
Title: In His Temple Now Behold Him
Author: Henry J. Pye, 1825-1903 (alt.)
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Festivals, Commemorations
Tune Information
Name: REGENT SQUARE
Composer: Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
Key: B♭ Major



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