Simeon's Nunc Dimittis

A peaceful release after seeing salvation.

Simeon blesses God and asks to depart in peace, having seen God's salvation prepared for all peoples.

Scripture

Luke 2:29-32

29 "Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;

30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,

31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;

32 a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."