John Trapp on Luke 2:27

Verse 27. And he came by the spirit, &c.] So still, the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, Psal. 37. 23. He sets his spirit as a Tutour, to direct and convince [illegible: 1 word] into all truth. Simeon likely, had done as Daniel did, Chap. 9. 2. found out by diligent search, that the fulnesse of time was come, and is therefore thus answered from heaven.