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 You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *
 * for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,

To give people knowledge of salvation *
 * by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God *
 * the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
 * and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
 * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.  Amen.

    The Song of Simeon    Nunc dimittis

Lord, you now have set your servant free *
 * to go in peace as you have promised;

For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
 * whom you have prepared for all the world to see:

A Light to enlighten the nations, *
 * and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
 * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.  Amen.

    A Song to the Lamb    Dignus es

Splendor and honor and kingly power *
 * are yours by right, O Lord our God,

For you created everything that is, *
 * and by your will they were created and have their being;