Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#166

166. God, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace (Song of Simeon - Nunc Dimittis)

Text Information

• First Line: God, bid your servant go in peace
• Title: God, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace (Song of Simeon - Nunc Dimittis)
• Paraphraser: James Quinn, S. J. (1969, alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:29-32
  ;
  Luke 2:29-32
• Topic: Canticles: Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon); Jesus Christ: Epiphany and Infancy
• Copyright: © 1969 James Quinn S. J., by permission of Geoffrey Chapman (a div. of Cassell PLC)

Tune Information

• Name: LAND OF REST
• Harmonizer: Annabel Morris Buchanan (1938)
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: The Christian Harp1832
• Copyright: Harm. © 1938, ren. J. Fischer & Bro., admin. Warner Bros. Publications U.S. Inc.

Text Information:

The Song of Simeon is the traditional text of joy expressed by the aged Simeon on being presented with the infant Jesus (Luke 2:29-32)