Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#184

184. 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, the incarnate God Most High!

3 Jesus, by your presentation,
When they blest 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: 1978
• Topic: Lesser Festivals; The Presentation of Our Lord

Tune Information

• Name: LINDSBORG
• Composer: Robert Leaf, b. 1936
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: a minor
• Copyright: © Augsburg Publishing House