A brief hymn of praise found in Luke 2:29–32, also known as the Song of Simeon. The Lord promised Simeon he would see the Messiah before he died. When Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus, he uttered “Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum, in pace.” Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace, just as you promised.