Worship (3rd ed.) ‎#90

90. Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)

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Text Information

• First Line: Guard us, O Lord, while we sleep
• Title: Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:29-32
• Topic: Psalter
• Copyright: © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc., agent
• Notes: Antiphonal response to chanting of Luke 2, Psalm tone and Gelineau tone included

Tune Information

• Name: [Guard us, O Lord, while we sleep]
• Composer (Antiphon): GW
• Composer (Antiphon): AGM
• Composer (Gelineau Tone): JG
• Arranger (Psalm tone): RP
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Gelineau tone © 1963, The Grail, England, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; Antiphon and Psalm tone © GIA Publications, Inc.