The Song of Simeon

Lord, at Thy temple we appear

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 76 hymnals

Representative Text

Lord, at thy temple we appear,
As happy Simeon came,
And hope to meet our Savior here;
O make our joys the same!

With what divine and vast delight
The good old man was filled,
When fondly in his withered arms
He clasped the holy child!

"Now I can leave this world," he cried,
"Behold, thy servant dies;
I've seen thy great salvation, Lord,
And close my peaceful eyes.

"This is the light prepared to shine
Upon the Gentile lands,
Thine Isr'el's glory, and their hope
To break their slavish bands."

[Jesus! the vision of thy face
Hath overpowering charms;
Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace,
If Christ be in my arms.

Then while ye hear my heart-strings breuk,
How sweet my minutes roll!
A mortal paleness on my cheek,
And glory in my soul.]



Source: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #655

Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Lord, at Thy temple we appear
Title: The Song of Simeon
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Psalms of David #I.XIX

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #I.XIX

Hymns Selected from Dr. Watts, Dr. Doddridge and Various Other Writers #d119

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The Columbian Repository #384

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A Choice Selection of Evangelical Hymns, from various authors #419

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Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #I.19

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A Selection of Hymns & Psalms #395

Hymns Selected #d119

The Psalms of David ... New ed. #d123

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The Psalms and Hymns #144

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The Christian Hymn-Book (Corr. and Enl., 3rd. ed.) #297

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A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. #LXXVI

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Church Hymn Book #CCXIV

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A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #613

A Selection of Hymns from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 2nd ed. #d109

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Christian's Duty, exhibited in a series of hymns #S76

Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs, including Some Never Before in Print #d191

General Collection of Hymns, Original and Selected, for Use of Christians #d188

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The Reformed Methodist Pocket Hymnal #II.58

Original and Selected Reformation Hymns ... dedicated to the Twelve Tribes of the Lord's Modern Israel #d55

The Dover Selection of Spiritual Songs #d154

Zion's Hill #d40

Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d219

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Hymns for Christian Melody #860

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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #655

Virginia Selection of Psalms #d279

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the United Brethren in Christ #d207

The African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymn Book #d260

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (5th ed.) #9

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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #942

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (8th ed.) #9

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Hymns for Social Worship #505

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The Christian Psalmist #S111

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Sacred Melodies #69

The Old Baptist Hymn Book #d171

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The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #A19

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The Virginia Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #479

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d471

A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d457

The Christian Hymn Book #d367

A Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, from the Most Approved Authors ... of the Church of Christ #d184

Hymns and Spiritual Songs. 1st Canadian ed. #d174

Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d301

Select Hymns #d109

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship. 2nd ed. #d200

The Church Harp #d57

The Christian Psalmist #d404

Zion's Hymns, for the Use of the Original Free-Will Baptist Church of North Carolina #d155

The Christian Hymn Book. 7th ed. #d371

Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d538

The Church Harp. Rev. ed. #d75

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A Collection of Hymns, for the use of the United Brethren in Christ #417

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A Collection of Hymns #159

The Choralist #d194

The Church Hymn Book #d576

The Revivalist #d40

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Hymns for Church and Home #73

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Hymns for Sunday Schools #201

Hymns and Psalms, Original and Modern, Selected and Revised #d207

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Hymnal of the Presbyterian Church #94

The New Christian Harp. 10th ed. #d138

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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #26

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A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #26

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The Baptist Praise Book #44

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The Presbyterian Hymnal #121

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A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of the Baptist Church and all lovers of song #322

A New and Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the Use of the Regular Baptist Church. 10th ed. #d304

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The Presbyterian Hymnal #121

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #26

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns Suited to the Various Occasions of Public Worship #d192

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