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Join Greg Scheer as he introduces one of his own songs, based on Simeon’s words in Luke 2:29-32. It works beautifully as a closing song in worship, especially during the season of Epiphany.
The Nunc Dimittis, Simeon’s song in response to seeing the Messiah, continues to speak to us today. We still see Jesus every time we worship and we still pray that our encounter with the living Messiah would allow us to depart the sanctuary in peace. This simple benediction song helps us sing with Simeon and countless others whose lives have been changed by Christ.
Lord God, Now Let Your Servants Depart in Peace
Words and Music: based on Luke 2:29-32; Greg Scheer © 2011 Greg Scheer
Used by permission.
Hear Brooks Ritter sing the song on The Gospel Coalition recording, Songs for the Book of Luke.
Download music for band, piano, or choir.
What is creativity, and why do we still need to talk about it? Join Sandra McCracken in a conversation on faith, imagination, and creativity.
A conversation with Tony Alonso.
In a world generically “spiritual,” how does a preacher tend to the highest calling of the pastoral life: the tending of souls?
What is creativity, and why do we still need to talk about it? Join Sandra McCracken in a conversation on faith, imagination, and creativity.
A conversation with Tony Alonso.
In a world generically “spiritual,” how does a preacher tend to the highest calling of the pastoral life: the tending of souls?
At the intersection of theology and anthropology, this session will investigate the impact of the language Christians use for God.
