Nunc Dimittis

Notes and translation: This gospel hymn, the Canticle of Simeon, is accompanied by the antiphon Salva nos. Included in the video are two very different representations of The Presentation in the Temple. The chant is sung by the Cistercian monks of Stift Heiligenkruez. The text and translation are as follows:

Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes, custodi nos
dormientes, ut vigil emus cum Christo et requiescamus in pace.
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace:
Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum
Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum:
Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.

Save us, O Lord, while we are awake, and guard us
when we sleep, that we may watch with Christ and rest in peace.
Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word in peace;
Because my eyes have seen Thy salvation,
Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.