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Text:The Song of Simeon
Tune:[Lord now lettest thou thy servant]
Composer:John Blow, 1659?-1708

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



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