Nunc dimittis

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SATB Choir. Composed using melodic and harmonic fragments of William Croft's and Henry Purcell's Burial Sentences, this setting is great for small and large choirs alike. Just right for your compline service! For the Mag and Nunc together, click here.

SATB. Tallis' Dorian Service is a gem of Renaissance art. It is in four parts with clear syllabic word-setting and represents the prototype of the early English anthem. This edition has been transposed up for modern choirs. A gorgeous setting of the Song of Simeon. For the Mag and Nunc together, click here.

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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;
to be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.