The Whole Booke of Psalmes ‎#14a

14a. Nunc dimittis

1 O Lord because my harts desire
hath wished long to see,
my onely Lord & Saviour,
thy Son before I die:
The joy and health of all mankind,
desired long before:
which now is come into the world,
of mercy bringing store.

2 Thou sufferest thy servant now
In peace for to depart,
According to thy holy word,
Which lighteneth my heart.
Because mine eies which thou hast made
To give my body light,
Have now beheld thy saving health
Which is the Lord of might.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord because my harts desire hath wished long to see
• Title: Nunc dimittis
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1621
• Notes: Public domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [O Lord because my harts desire hath wished long to see]
• harmonizer: T. R.
• Incipit: 14345 65432 11711
• Key: G Major