Introduction
Language: English
Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: This child is destined to be a sign that will be rejected; and you too will be pierced to the heart. Many in Israel will stand or fall because of him; and so the secret thoughts of Mary will be laid bare.
Luke 2:34-35
Researcher for this page: Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]
Text Authorship:
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Frank Ferko (b. 1950), "Introduction" [ mixed chorus ], from Stabat Mater, no. 1 [sung text not yet checked]
Researcher for this page: Joost van der Linden [Guest Editor]
This text was added to the website: 2025-08-27
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Word count: 51