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Nunc Dimittis the Song of Simeon (Luke 2:29–32) used as a canticle in Christian liturgy, especially at compline and evensong. The phrase is Latin, and represents the opening words of the canticle, ‘(Lord), now you let (your servant) depart’. In extended usage, nunc dimittis may now mean departure, dismissal.

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