The Hymnal 1982 ‎#S256

S256. The Song of Simeon

1. Lord, you now have set your servant free
to go in peace as you have promised;

2. For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior,
whom you have prepared for all the world to see;

3. A Light to enlighten the nations,
and the glory of your 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, you now have set your servant free
• Title: The Song of Simeon
• Latin Title: Nunc dimittis
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Canticles

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord, you now have set your servant free]
• Composer: William Richard Bexfield, 1824-1853
• Key: E♭ Major