Wonder, Love, and Praise 891
The Song of Simeon (Nunc dimittis): Canticle 17 (paraphrase)
- Tune
- port arthur
- Composer(s)
- Kevin R. Hackett (b. 1956); Mimi Fara, b. 1938
More information available on ritesong or Hymnary.org.
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.