Wonder, Love, and Praise ‎#891

891. The Song of Simeon (Nunc dimittis): Canticle 17 (paraphrase)

Refrain:
Lord, you have fulfilled your word;
now let your servant depart in peace.

1 With my own eyes I have seen the salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of ev’ry people. (Refrain)

2 A light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel. (Refrain)

Antiphon for use at Compline (before and after Canticle):
Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping;
that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

Text Information

• First Line: With my own eyes I have seen the salvation
• Title: The Song of Simeon (Nunc dimittis): Canticle 17 (paraphrase)
• Refrain First Line: Lord, you have fulfilled your word
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:29-32
• Topic: Service Music: Canticles

Tune Information

• Name: PORT ARTHUR
• Composer (Antiphon): Kevin R. Hackett (b. 1956)
• Composer: Mimi Fara, b. 1938
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Antiphon for use at Compline © 1996 CELEBRATION ; © 1975 CELEBRATION