Lutheran Worship ‎#186

186. 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 now fulfilled his 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, th'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.

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: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Lesser Festivals; Presentation of Our Lord, The

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1658-95 (adapt.)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: G Major
• Source: Adapted from an anthem by Purcell
• Copyright: Arr. © 1981 Richard W. Gieseke. Used by permission.