In halls of stone, where shadows play, An old man kneels, to watch and pray. Simeon, named, with heart so pure, A promise kept, he's waited sure. Years have passed, like grains of sand, Longing for hope, in promised land. Anna too, with spirit bright, In temple courts, both day and night. Widow's tears, a silent plea, For Israel's comfort, soon to be. They knew the word, the prophets' call, A King would come, to rescue all. Their eyes grew dim, their steps were slow, But faith burned bright, a steady glow. For Messiah's dawn, they yearned to see, The promised light, for you and me. Simeon and Anna, waiting in the temple, For the promise of the Lord, a gift so gentle. They saw the Savior, a light for all to see, Redemption's song, for you and me. Then entered in, a humble pair, With infant child, beyond compare. Mary and Joseph, hand in hand, To fulfill the law, in promised land. Simeon saw, the Spirit's flame, Recognition dawned, he spoke His name. He took the babe, in arms so frail, "My eyes have seen," he did not fail. Anna approached, her heart aflame, Knew in that instant, Jesus' name. A prophet's voice, she raised it high, To all around, "Redemption's nigh!" The King is here, in flesh revealed, The hope of nations, now unsealed. A light to Gentiles, far and wide, And glory for Israel, side by side. Simeon and Anna, waiting in the temple, For the promise of the Lord, a gift so gentle. They saw the Savior, a light for all to see, Redemption's song, for you and me. From temple gates, the word went forth, A newborn King, of boundless worth. Simeon's blessing, a whispered prayer, Of peace and hope, beyond compare. Anna proclaimed, with joyful sound, The Savior's come, salvation found. To all who sought, with open heart, A new beginning, a brand new start. Though many scoffed, and turned away, Some heard the truth, and chose to stay. The seed was sown, the message clear, The promised Messiah, now is here. So let us share, this story true, Of faithful hearts, and visions new. Like Simeon and Anna, let us see, The King of Kings, eternally. Simeon and Anna, waiting in the temple, For the promise of the Lord, a gift so gentle. They saw the Savior, a light for all to see, Redemption's song, for you and me.