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Find the lyrics, tune, and background of the Song of Simeon, a hymn based on Luke 2:29-32. Compare different versions, listen to audio files, and explore related resources on Hymnary.org.
- The Song of Simeon
Authoritative information about the hymn text The Song of...
- The Song of Simeon
Simeon's Song of Praise by Aert de Gelder, c. 1700–1710. The Nunc dimittis [1] (English: / n ʊ ŋ k d ɪ ˈ m ɪ t ɪ s /), also known as the Song of Simeon or the Canticle of Simeon, is a canticle taken from the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 29 through 32.
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Authoritative information about the hymn text The Song of Simeon, with lyrics.
The Song of Simeon was versified into English as “Now may thy servant, Lord” by Dewey Westra, written in 1931 for inclusion in the Psalter Hymnal (Grand Rapids: CRC, 1934). Westra’s text was designed to fit the Genevan tune.
Song of Simeon / Nunc Dimittis Lyrics: Praise be to God, I have lived to see this day / God’s promise is fulfilled, and my duty done / At last you have given me peace / For I have seen...
depart in exaltation. your wonderful salvation. for Israel, your nation.
