When Jesus By The Virgin Brought – Hymn Lyric
When Jesus, brought by the Virgin Mary, was presented in the temple, Simeon’s long wait for the Savior finally came to an end. With tears of joy, he held the promised Child in his arms, knowing that his faith and patience had been rewarded. Simeon’s example teaches us to trust in God’s perfect timing and have unwavering faith that He will fulfill His promises in our own lives.
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When Jesus By The Virgin Brought – Hymn Lyric
When Jesus, by the Virgin brought,
So runs the law of Heav’n,
Was offered holy to the Lord,
And at the altar given;
Simeon the Just and the Devout,
Who, frequent in the fane,
Had for the Savior waited long,
But waited still in vain,
Came, Heav’n directed, at the hour
When Mary held her Son;
He stretched forth his aged arms,
While tears of gladness run:
With holy joy upon his face
The good old father smiled,
While fondly in his withered arms
He clasped the promised Child.
And then he lifted up to Heav’n
An earnest asking eye;
“My joy is full, my hour is come,
Lord, let Thy servant die!
“At last my arms embrace my Lord,
Now let their vigor cease;
At last my eyes my Savior see,
Now let them close in peace!
“The star and glory of the land
Hath now begun to shine;
The morning that shall gild the globe
Breaks on these eyes of mine!”
Meaning of When Jesus By The Virgin Brought
When Jesus, the Savior of the world, was brought into the temple by His mother, Mary, it was a moment filled with joy and fulfillment. Simeon, a devout man who had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Savior, was overjoyed when he finally laid eyes on the Child who would bring salvation to all.
Simeon’s faith and patience had been rewarded as he held the promised Child in his arms. The long wait was finally over, and his heart was filled with gratitude and praise to God. He knew that he had been blessed to witness this special moment, and he could not contain his happiness.
As Simeon looked into the innocent eyes of the Baby Jesus, he knew that his purpose had been fulfilled. He had been faithful in his dedication to God, and now he could rest in peace, knowing that he had seen the Savior with his own eyes. His soul was at peace, and he was ready to depart from this world, knowing that he had fulfilled his mission.
The joy and fulfillment that Simeon experienced in that moment can be likened to the joy that we feel when we encounter moments of pure love, grace, and blessing in our own lives. Just as Simeon’s faith was rewarded, our faith and patience will also be rewarded in due time. We must trust in God’s plan and His perfect timing, knowing that He will fulfill His promises to us just as He did for Simeon.
When we face challenges and difficulties in life, we can look to Simeon as an example of unwavering faith and trust in God. Just as he waited patiently for the Savior to come, we too must wait patiently for God to fulfill His promises in our lives. And when the moment of fulfillment comes, we will experience the same overwhelming joy and gratitude that Simeon felt in the temple that day.
So let us hold on to our faith and trust in God, knowing that He is always faithful to His promises. Let us wait patiently for His perfect timing, just as Simeon did. And when the moment of fulfillment comes, may our hearts be filled with the same joy and gratitude that Simeon experienced when he held the Savior in his arms. Trust in God’s plan, and He will surely bring fulfillment and blessings into your life.
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