Traveling down the dusty road
With haste I went that day
Just to make it to the temple
Where I would often pray.
For many years, I had watched for
The long-awaited One
That God had promised I would see
Before I would pass on.
My own eyes would see His glory
And the wonder He would bring.
I felt real longing for the day
My arms would hold our King.
Then as I passed through temple doors,
My heart inside did leap.
Before me in His mother's arms
The Child lay fast asleep.
Warm tears fell down as I saw Him,
My legs became so weak.
Before me was the Promised One
That I for years did seek.
His mother placed Him in my arms,
His breath I did inhale;
Embracing Him so close to me,
I noticed each detail.
My eyes have seen His glory
My ears long past had heard;
His great redemption's been revealed
According to God's Word.
The Light of His salvation came
For all the world to see;
The fulfillment of God's promise
That He once made to me.
Copyrighted by Linda J. Stevenson.
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FAMILY MUSIC RESOURCES: www.MaryRiceHopkins.com
About Me
- LINDA
- I was born in the naval port of Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of a US Navy Master Chief. With the exception of 1 year living in Boston, Mass.,and two years in Hanau, Germany, I have lived in the historic state of Virginia all my life. I now reside in the beautiful Roanoke Valley. Though raised in a Christian home, I was in my early 20’s before making a commitment of my life to Christ. Since then I have spent many years in full-time ministry. I am currently employed as an accountant with a Christian child care center in Roanoke and also serve as the Office Manager and Scheduling Coordinator for singer and songwriter Mary Rice Hopkins who resides in California.
