Lord, now You let Your servant go in peace; Your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation which You have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal You to the nations and the glory of Your people Israel. Glory be to the Father…
Nunc dimittis
Canticle of Simeon
Compline, every night, before sleep — a small death rehearsed in peace. Also at Candlemas.
Latin
Nunc dimíttis servum tuum, Dómine, secúndum verbum tuum in pace…
Where it comes from
Luke 2:29–32. Gospel canticle of Night Prayer.
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