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A glory dawns in every dark place

Author: Elizabeth Cosnett, b. 1936 Meter: 11.11.9.9 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:22-38 First Line: When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day Lyrics: 1 When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day the dark is behind us, and spring's on the way. Refrain: A glory dawns in every dark place, the light of Christ, the fullness of grace. 2 The kings have departed, the shepherds have gone, the child and his parents are left on their own. [Refrain] 3 They go to the temple, obeying the law, and offer two pigeons, the gift of the poor. [Refrain] 4 But Anna and Simeon recognise there the Christ-child who came at the turn of the year. [Refrain] 5 The old who have suffered and waited so long see hope for the world as they welcome the young. [Refrain] 6 They gaze at God's wonderful answer to prayer, the joy of the Jews and the Gentiles' desire. [Refrain] 7 The light is increasing and spring's in the air. Look back with thanksgiving! Look forward with awe! [Refrain] *8 They see before Mary a heart-piercing grief, but trust is complete at the end of their life. [Refrain] *9 For Mary will follow, with tears in her eyes, her Saviour and Son to the foot of the cross. [Refrain] *10 Great Spirit of Yahweh, with like courage inspire your everyday saints who face up to despair. [Refrain] *11 They pass through temptation, through failure, through death. When darkness descends they plod onward in faith. [Refrain] *12 Like Anna, like Simeon, may they have trust, the eyes to see Jesus, and peace at the last. [Refrain] 13 The candles invite us to praise and to pray when Christmas greets Easter on Candlemas Day. [Refrain] Topics: Christingle; Candlemas Used With Tune: LOURDES

O Child of promise, come!

Author: James Quinn, SJ (1919-2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Topics: Advent; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent) Year C; Church Year Advent; God in grace and mercy; Jesus Names and images for; Light; The Third Sunday of Advent Year A Used With Tune: ST THOMAS

Luke 2: Song of Simeon

Author: Janèt Sullivan Whitaker, b. 1958 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 First Line: Now, O God, let your servant go Topics: Night Prayer Gospel Canticle; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year The Presentation of the Lord (February 2) Used With Tune: [Now, O God, let your servant go] Text Sources: Nunc dimittis

Luke 2:25-33: Just and devout old Simeon lived

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:25-33 First Line: Just and devout old Simeon lived Lyrics: Just and devout old Simeon lived; to him it was revealed, That Christ, the Lord, his eyes should see ere death his eyelids sealed. For this consoling gift of Heav’n to Isr’el’s fallen state, From year to year, with patient hope the aged saint did wait. Nor did he wait in vain; for, lo! revolving years brought round, In season due, the happy day, which all his wishes crowned. When Jesus, to the temple brought by Mary’s pious care, As Heav’n’s appointed rites required, to God was offered there, Simeon into those sacred courts a heav’nly impulse drew; He saw the Virgin hold her Son, and straight his Lord he knew. With holy joy upon his face the good old father smiled; Then fondly in his withered arms he clasped the promised child: And while he held the heav’n-born Babe, ordained to bless mankind, Thus spoke, with earnest look, and heart exulting, yet resigned: Now, Lord! according to thy word, let me in peace depart; Mine eyes have thy salvation seen, and gladness fills my heart. At length my arms embrace my Lord, now let their vigour cease; At last my eyes my Saviour see, now let them close in peace. This great salvation, long prepared, and now disclosed to view, Hath proved thy love was constant still, and promises were true. That Sun I now behold, whose light shall heathen darkness chase, And rays of brightest glory pour around thy chosen race.

Nunc Dimittis

Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: [Nunc Dimittis] Text Sources: Taize - Taize: Songs for Prayer (G.I.A. Publications, 1998)

Once in the Blest Baptismal Waters

Author: Emilie Juliane von Schwartzburg-Rudolstadt, 1637-1706 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Refrain First Line: O God, for Jesus' sake I pray Topics: Baptismal Life Used With Tune: WER WEISS, WIE NAHE Text Sources: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Tr.), abr., alt.

Who Is This Boy?

Author: John F. Wilson Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29-30 Lyrics: 1 Who is this boy? He's God's little Son! What can He do? Save everyone! What does He bring? Peace and joy! And He'll fill you with happiness, This little boy. 2 Who is this man who is hanging up on high? What did He do? Why do they crucify? What does He bring? Hope and light! And to all men He brings release From darkest night. 3 Who is this King? He's God's only Son! What did He do? Rise for everyone! What does He bring? Life and love! And for all who believe in Him A home above. Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Resurrection; Christ Sacrifice; Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Resurrection; Christ Sacrifice Used With Tune: [Who is this boy?]

Now, Lord! according to thy word

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Lyrics: 1 Now, Lord! according to thy word, let me in my peace depart; mine eyes have thy salvation seen, and gladness fills my heart. 2 That Sun I now behold, whose light shall heathen darkness chase, and rays of brightest glory pour around thy chosen race. 3 This great salvation, long prepared, and now disclosed to view, hath proved thy love was constant still, and promises were true. Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Christian Year Candlemas; Funerals general; Light Used With Tune: LAND OF REST Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

While Mary was watching, they hung Jesus high

Author: Alison M. Robertson (b. 1940) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:25-35 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Mary Used With Tune: NORMANDY

Nunc Dimittis

Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:29 First Line: Itancan Nitaokiye kin wanna wookiye yuha iyayeyaya Topics: Chants Used With Tune: [Itancan Nitaokiye kin wanna wookiye yuha iyayeyaya]