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<p>New page: The &#039;&#039;&#039;Song of Simeon&#039;&#039;&#039;, or &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;Nunc Dimittis&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; (from its <a href="/Incipit" title="Incipit">incipit</a> in Latin), is a <a href="/Canticle" title="Canticle">canticle</a> consisting of the verses Luke 2:29-32, that is, the response of the old man Simeon o...</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>The '''Song of Simeon''', or '''''Nunc Dimittis''''' (from its [[incipit]] in Latin), is a [[canticle]] consisting of the verses Luke 2:29-32, that is, the response of the old man Simeon on seeing the baby Jesus when Mary and Joseph brought him to the temple to be dedicated: ''&quot;Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.&quot;'' (King James Version)<br /> <br /> There are many settings of this text, responsive, chanted, sung, and metrical hymns based on it.<br /> <br /> [[category:Terms]]<br /> [[category:Canticles]]<br /> [[category:Luke]]</div>

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