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Blessed to See
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This song tells the story of when Simeon and Anna were in the temple and saw the baby Jesus. It describes the joy they felt at seeing "their salvation", and the joy we should have in "seeing" our Savior within our hearts.
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Inspirational Christian songs of praise/worship/encouragement/scripture in a simple, engaging, singable style.
My name is Cyndi Aarrestad, and I am a singer/songwriter, wife and mom living on a farm near a small community in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. I am married to Dennis, and together we have raised three awesome young adults. I grew up in a Christian family where singing and music were always a part of our home. Both of my parents played multiple instruments, and all of us children learned to play several as well. We often sang at seniors homes and other special events. At about age 14 I started writing songs on the piano, and later learned the guitar which is now what I often play and compose with. Many of the songs I write are simple praise choruses and childrens songs, but I have also written numerous full-length songs with a style I would describe as a combination of praise/inspirational/country gospel. I have also written and performed many songs customized for special events, such as weddings, dedications, anniversaries, family reunions, Christmas programs, funerals, etc.. I have written over 2,400 songs, and have made 11 recordings in a friends home studio, with my latest 18 recorded at my home, as well as 3 professionally recorded ones over the past 4 years. I also had one CD recorded by the CBC for their radio show Road Records after being chosen in their contest, and I had a song chosen by a Nashville company to be featured in their demo showcase, which was made available to publishers and performers throughout North America. I have had some recent international radio exposure, including having several songs on the European Country Music charts, and an internet presence on various music sites. My latest album, "Restore", is releasing May, 2025. I post new choruses and songs on: https://www.facebook.com/CyndiAarrestadsMusicPage or https://www.facebook.com/Cyndi-Aarrestad-Scripture-Songs-To-Share-435658573172003/ as well as on my soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/cyndiaar On my website, www.cyndiaarrestad.ca I have all my music available as well as a blog of inspiring quotes, scriptures and articles. I believe God has given me a gift to write music, and I am looking to share these songs, wherever He opens up an opportunity. My desire is to honor & glorify Him by sharing what He has given to hopefully encourage and edify the body of Christ. Website: www.cyndiaarrestad.ca
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Charts
Peak #40
Peak in subgenre #10
Author
Cyndi Aarrestad
Rights
Cyndi Aarrestad, 2010
Uploaded
December 16, 2013
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MP3
MP3 3.3 MB 128 kbps 3:38
Story behind the song
I was doing dishes and thinking about Simeon & Anna' story. Simeon's words "I have seen Thy salvation" kept going over in my heart, and the song just poured out. Tears filled my eyes as the realization came to me anew, just how precious it is to "see" our Savior.
Lyrics
BLESSED TO SEE (D-1) Luke 2:28-32, 36-38 1.There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon Devout and righteous, waiting for Messiah to come The Spirit told him he would not die, until he had seen the Christ So he prayed and he longed for the promised One To the temple the Spirit led, where Mary and Joseph came ahead He saw the child, took him in his arms and said Cho. I have seen Thy salvation, the light for all the world Prepared for all people, and the glory of Israel I have seen Thy salvation, now let me go in peace Singing praises to God, because my eyes were blessed to see 2.There in the temple a prophet stayed, and Anna was her name She was a widow, eighty-four years of age She never left, but stayed day and night; seeking God with all her might Worshipping, she fasted and she prayed She came along just as Simeon, was talking there to the three of them And praising God, to the waiting ones she’d say Cho. I have seen my salvation, the light for all the world Prepared for all people, and the glory of Israel I have seen my salvation, now let me go in peace Singing praises to God, because my eyes were blessed to see Bri. Now those of us who’ve seen the light, and who’ve been shown the way Must not fail to give praise, and share the wondrous news today Cho. We have seen our salvation, the light for all the world Prepared for all people, and the glory of Israel We have seen our salvation, now let us go in peace Singing praises to God, because our eyes were blessed to see Singing praises to God, because our eyes are blessed to see Cyndi Aarrestad, 2010
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