The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9226

9226. When Jesus, By The Virgin Brought

1 When Jesus, by the Virgin brought,
So runs the law of Heav’n,
Was offered holy to the Lord,
And at the altar given;

2 Simeon the Just and the Devout,
Who, frequent in the fane,
Had for the Savior waited long,
But waited still in vain,

3 Came, Heav’n directed, at the hour
When Mary held her Son;
He stretchèd forth his agèd arms,
While tears of gladness run:

4 With holy joy upon his face
The good old father smiled,
While fondly in his withered arms
He clasped the promised Child.

5 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!

6 "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!

7 "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!"

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus, by the Virgin brought
• Title: When Jesus, By The Virgin Brought
• Author (attributed to): Michael Bruce, 1746-1767
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: YORK
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615
• Copyright: Public Domain