Desires with Which Holy Simeon Received Thee Into His Arms

V. Jesus found in the Temple.

O Lord my God, thou art the only good ; thou art the sea of sweetness, and ocean of all perfection.

We are con- founded when we think how much our souls are moved at the loss of earthly goods, and yet feel so little trouble when we have lost thee by sin.

Grant, we beseech thee, that, despis- ing all earthly things, we may sigh only to enjoy the vision of thy glory and beauty in that kingdom, where, together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, thou livest and reignest God, world without end. Amen