Now that I've held Him in my arms

That old man in the temple Waiting in the court Waiting for the answer to a promise And all at once he sees them In the morning sunshine A couple come and carry in a baby Chorus Now that I've held Him in my arms My life can now come to an end Let Your servant now depart in peace Cause I've seen Your salvation He's the Light of the Gentiles And the glory of His people Israel Marry and the baby come And in her hand five shekels The price to redeem her baby boy The baby softly cooing Nestled in her arms Simeon takes the boy and starts to sing Chorus Now's the time to take Him in your arms Your life will never come to an end He's the only way that you'll find peace He'll give you salvation cause He's the Light of the Gentiles And the glory of His people Israel