The Hymnal 1982 ‎#S199

S199. The Song of Simeon

1. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word;

2. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,

3. To be a light to lighten the Gentiles,
and to be the glory of thy 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, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace
• Title: The Song of Simeon
• Latin Title: Nunc dimittis
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Canticles

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord now lettest thou thy servant]
• Composer: John Blow, 1659?-1708
• Key: G Major