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 | |
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| First Line: | With my own eyes I have seen the salvation |
| Title: | The Song of Simeon (Nunc dimittis): Canticle 17 (paraphrase) |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Scripture: | Luke 2:29-32 |
| Topic: | Service Music: Canticles |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | Lord, you have fulfilled your word |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | [With my own eyes I have seen the salvation] |
| Composer: | Kevin R. Hackett (b. 1956) |
| Key: | G Major or modal |
| Copyright: | © 1996 CELEBRATION (Administered by THE COPYRIGHT COMPANY Nashville, TN). All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by Permission. You must contact THE COPYRIGHT COMPANY to reproduce this selection. |
