The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#605

605. Song of Simeon

1 Now may Your servant, Lord,
According to Your word,
Depart in exultation.
My peace shall be serene,
For now my eyes have seen
Your wonderful salvation.

2 You did for all prepare
This gift so great, so rare,
Fulfilling prophets' story--
A light to show the way
To Gentiles gone astray,
And unto Israel's glory.

Text Information

• First Line: Now may Your servant, Lord
• Title: Song of Simeon
• Latin Title: Nunc Dimittis
• Paraphraser: Dewey Westra (1931; alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NUNC DIMITTIS
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois (1551)
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel (1564)
• Meter: 6.6.7 D
• Key: F Major