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27 by the divine direction he came into the temple, just as the parents of Jesus were bringing in the child to perform what the law required in his behalf. 28 then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now, 29 Lord, thou wilt grant thy servant a happy death, according to thy promise. 30 for mine eyes have beheld the saviour, 31 whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles, 32 and the glory of thy people Israel." Luke 2:27-32, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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