Nunc Dimittis [Now Dismiss] in G (Luke 2:29-32) – Sir Charles Villiers Stanford

 

Luke 2:29-32

²⁹ Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

³⁰ For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

³¹ Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

³² A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

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From Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G, Op. 81 (1904), by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Performed by The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford; David Crown (conductor), Robert Smith (organ), Stephen O’Driscoll (baritone); Evensong at St. Paul’s Cathedral (London), 6 February 2012

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