S196 The Song of Simeon – The Hymnal 1982

The Hymnal 1982 S196

Tune: [mine eyes have seen thy salvation]
Composer(s): Bruce E. Ford, b. 1947
Tune Source(s): Mode 7 antiphon; Plainsong Tone 7; Standing Commission on Church Music (adapter), 1979

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Antiphon: Mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.

1. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;

2. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,

3. To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. [Ant.]

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. [Ant.]