Maria wallt zum Heiligtum (Eccard)
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Notes
Mary made a pilgrimage to the temple and brought her child there,
who was seen by the aged Simeon, as the prophets had foretold.
Simeon took Jesus in his arms, and joyfully sang:
Now I go forth with joy,
for today I have seen You, Savior —
comfort of Israel, light of the World.
O dear Jesus, grant now that we at all times
find all our joy in Thee, just as Simeon did,
and that, when the time comes, we pass away gently and thus sing gladly:
Now I go forth with joy,
for today I have seen You, Savior —
comfort of Israel, light of the World.
