Canticle of Simeon |
Canticle of Simeon |
Nunc Dimittis is the prayer recited by Simeon at the presentation of Jesus at the temple. (Luke 2:29-31). This canticle has been used daily at Compline since the 4th century. |
| NUNC dimittis servum tuum, Domine * Secundum verbum tuum in pace: | NOW dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, * in peace, according to Thy word: |
| Quia viderunt oculi mei * salutare tuum | For mine own eyes hath seen * Thy salvation, |
| Quod parasti * ante faciem omnium populorum: | Which Thou hast prepared * in the sight of all the peoples, |
| Lumen ad revelationem gentium, * Et gloriam plebis tuae Israel. | A light to reveal Thee to the nations * and the glory of Thy people Israel. |
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