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The Nunc Dimittis

The Nunc Dimittis is Simeon's prayer on seeing the infant Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:29-32), sung at Compline and Evensong.

The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2)

29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Luke 2:29-32, King James Version

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