The Nunc dimitas, also known as the Canticle of Simeon, is the canticle prayed near the end of Night Prayer. Ideally it is sung. The text is drawn from Luke 2:29-32. This canticle takes its name from the first two words of the canticle in the Latin text.Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled. my own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.