THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
IN THE TEMPLE
A tiny girl, the fruit of parents’ love,
By them is now presented to the Lord
With thanks that Risen Life on Spirit’s Dove
Has made her full of grace, by Son adored
In years to come when He descends to earth
By her consent, received for all of us,
And gives Begotten Son a human birth
Through her who for us all His Father trusts—
Was then a little babe in Anna’s arms
Protected too by father Joachim’s care–
Presented to the Lord who’ll keep from harm
The one becomes a virgin maid so fair:
Anticipates the presentation made
By Joseph, Mary–light to Eden’s shade.
PROCLAIMING TRUTH! 