William Byrd - Nunc Dimittis / THE TALLIS SCHOLARS

Nunc Dimittis Composer: William Byrd (1539/40? - 1623) Performed by THE TALLIS SCHOLARS Directed by Peter Phillips, LATIN: Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace: Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum: Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel. ENGLISH: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.