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In the temple, place of peace,
Mary, Joseph, stand in awe;
Anna comes with songs of joy,
Simeon sings, yet knows the score.

Bitter sweet this time of hope,
winter passes Lent awaits;
let us pause, reflect awhile:
joy of birth or cross of hate?

Verses 3-5 follow

Tune: LAUDS (Wilson)

 

Andrew Pratt (born 1948)

Words © 1/12/2010 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk

Please include any reproduction for local church and school use on your CCL Licence returns. All wider and any commercial use requires prior application to Stainer & Bell Ltd.



 

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