In the temple, place of peace,
Mary, Joseph, stand in awe;
Anna comes with songs of joy,
Simeon sings, yet knows the score.
Bitter sweet this time of hope,
winter passes Lent awaits;
let us pause, reflect awhile:
joy of birth or cross of hate?
Verses 3-5 follow
Tune: LAUDS (Wilson)
Andrew Pratt (born 1948)
Words © 1/12/2010 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk.
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