Nunc Dimittis
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Item #: G-5161
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Text Source: Luke 2:29–32
Series: Choral
Difficulty Level: E
Description:
A short song composed by John Bell in a Taizé-like form. The Latin Nunc dimittis refrain becomes the hummed accompaniment to English verses 1 & 2, with verse 3 being a doxology sung as a descant over the final sung refrain. The final six-fold “amen” is worthy of Peter Lutkin or any of his imitators.
Categories: Choral/Vocal, Iona
Liturgical: Holy Family B, Presentation of the Lord
Rites: Night Prayer / Compline, Nunc Dimittis
Bible Reference: Luke 2:29–32
Number of Pages: 4
Format: Octavo