He Is Called Jesus / Simeon’s Song Chords

 
Intro

Bm  A/C#  D  Bm  A/C#  D



Verse 1

  G             A                  D

A young couple walks through the temple door

Em           D/F#            A      A/C#           D

Carrying salvation in their arms; a sight for old eyes

  B/D#            Em          G                         A

Redemption draws nigh in the guise of this little baby boy



Verse 2

     G               A        D

The prophecies are weaving together

         Em          D/F#        A

And the waiting is coming to an end

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God promised I'd see His Messiah 

      Em            G                  A       Em            A

With these failing eyes before I went home and God kept His word



Chorus 1

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He is called Jesus Son of David Son of Joseph Son of God

             Bm   G D              Em [3 8]      A

He is called Jesus Prince of Peace and the Holy One

[6 8] Bm A/C#     D       Em         G

     Of Israel Messiah Redeemer and King

              G   D/F# Em               A       Bm  A/C#  D

He is called Jesus    God's Word made flesh for me

       F#m E/G#  A Em               A       F#m E/G# A 

          ...for me         God's Word made flesh for me



Verse 3

      G             A         D

They brought Him to me for a blessing

         Em          D/F#          A

With no idea of the blessing they bring

    A/C#        D         B/D#          Em

Two doves as a ransom for their little Lamb

          G                                   A

Who will break their hearts but redeem their souls



[Chorus 1]



Interlude

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Verse 4

A                  E/G#             G            D

You can take these eyes for I have seen Your salvation

A                 E/G#                    G              D

You can take this breath and bring me at last into Your peace

A                  E/G#                     Bm           A/C#

You can take these hands for I've held the light to the Gentiles

         D             D      A

And the glory of Your people Israel



Chorus 2

              C#m A        E            F#m           B

He is called Jesus Son of David Son of Joseph Son of God

              C#m A  E             F#m           B

He is called Jesus Prince of Peace and the Holy One

    C#m  B/D# E A  E/G#                 A

Of Israel         Messiah Redeemer and King

              A   E/G# F#m               B       C#m B/D# E

He is called Jesus     God's Word made flesh for me

          F#m           B

He's the promised made flesh for me



Ending

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