S255. The Song of Simeon

1. Lord, you now have set your servant free
to go in peace as you have promised;

2. For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior,
whom you have prepared for all the world to see;

3. A Light to enlighten the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, you now have set your servant free
Title: The Song of Simeon
Latin Title: Nunc dimittis
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Canticles
Tune Information
Name: [Lord, you now have set your servant free]
Composer: Thomas Purcell, d. 1682?
Key: f minor



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