Simeon's hymn (Nunc dimittis) (Peter Bird)

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Editor: Peter Bird (submitted 2007-05-28).   Score information: Letter, 15 pages, 173 kB   Copyright: Personal
Copyright © 2007 by George Peter Bird. This edition may be freely distributed, duplicated, performed, and recorded.
Edition notes: No variations in dynamic are marked; these are left to the discretion of the performers.

General Information

Title: Simeon's hymn (Nunc dimittis)
Composer: Peter Bird

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
(sometimes divisi); and brief S descant
Genre: Sacred, Evening Canticle

Languages: English, Latin
Instruments: Organ (optional)
Published: 2007

Description: Opening theme stated by B is followed one measure later by T (canon at the 6th) and sung at 1/2 and 1/3 speeds by A and S, respectively (prolation canon). Mid-section is free polyphony and familiar style. Ending repeats canon above Gregorian tone VIIIG.

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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Nunc dimittis.

Luke 2:29-32 (King James version)

English.png English text

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.

Latin.png Latin text

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.
Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum.
Amen.