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Poem
October 19, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Paraphrase of the biblical Song of Simeon by Rev. Mr. Merrick, expressing Simeon's peaceful acceptance of death after beholding the Messiah, praising God, and envisioning the light of salvation spreading to nations and Zion.
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The Song of SIMEON, Paraphrased,
By the Rev. Mr. MERRICK.
It is enough; -the hour is come
Now within the silent tomb
Let this mortal frame decay.
Mingled with its kindred clay
Since thy mercies, Lord, of old.
By thy chosen seers foretold.
Faithful all, and stedfast prove:
God of truth, and God of love!
Since at length mine aged eye
Sees the day-spring from on high,
Son of righteousness, to thee
Lo! the nations bow the knee.
And the realms of distant kings
Own the healing of thy wings.
Those whom death had over-spread
With his dark and dreary shade,
Lift their eyes; and from afar
Hail the light of Jacob's star;
Waiting till the promis'd ray
Turn their darkness into day.
See the beams, intensely shed,
Shine o'er Zion's favour'd head
Never may they hence remove,
God of truth, and God of love!
By the Rev. Mr. MERRICK.
It is enough; -the hour is come
Now within the silent tomb
Let this mortal frame decay.
Mingled with its kindred clay
Since thy mercies, Lord, of old.
By thy chosen seers foretold.
Faithful all, and stedfast prove:
God of truth, and God of love!
Since at length mine aged eye
Sees the day-spring from on high,
Son of righteousness, to thee
Lo! the nations bow the knee.
And the realms of distant kings
Own the healing of thy wings.
Those whom death had over-spread
With his dark and dreary shade,
Lift their eyes; and from afar
Hail the light of Jacob's star;
Waiting till the promis'd ray
Turn their darkness into day.
See the beams, intensely shed,
Shine o'er Zion's favour'd head
Never may they hence remove,
God of truth, and God of love!
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Song Of Simeon
Paraphrase
Rev Merrick
Nunc Dimittis
Messiah
Salvation
Zion
What entities or persons were involved?
By The Rev. Mr. Merrick.
Poem Details
Title
The Song Of Simeon, Paraphrased
Author
By The Rev. Mr. Merrick.
Subject
Paraphrase Of The Song Of Simeon
Key Lines
It Is Enough; The Hour Is Come
Now Within The Silent Tomb
Let This Mortal Frame Decay.
Since At Length Mine Aged Eye
Sees The Day Spring From On High,
Son Of Righteousness, To Thee
Lo! The Nations Bow The Knee.
God Of Truth, And God Of Love!