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And lo! there was, a man, in Jerusalem, whose name, was Symeon; and, this man, was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and Holy Spirit was upon him;

and it had been intimated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

And he came, in the Spirit, into the temple; and, when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do according to that which was customary by the law concerning it,

even he, welcomed it into his arms, and blessed God, and said -

Now, dost thou dismiss thy servant, O Sovereign, according to thy declaration - in peace;

Because mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Which thou hast prepared in face of all the peoples:

A light for the unveiling of nations, and the glory of thy people Israel.

And his father and mother were marvelling over the things which were being spoken concerning him.

And Symeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother - Lo! this one, is being set for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against;

And, thou! through thy very soul, shall pass a sword, that, reasonings, may be revealed, out of many hearts.