John Farmer - Nunc dimittis - текст песни (слова)

O Lord, because my heart's desire hath wished long to see: 
 my only Lord & Saviour, thy sonne before I dye: 
 the joy & health of all mankind, desired long before, 
 which now become into the world, of mercy bringing store.
 
 Thou sufferest thy servant now in peace for to depart: 
 according to thy holy word, which lightenet my hart, 
 because mine eyes, which thou hast made to give my body light: 
 have now beheld thy swing health which is the Lord of might. 
 
 Whom thou mercifully hast set of time aboundant grace: 
 in open sight & visible, before all peoples face. 
 The Gentiles to illuminate and Sathan overquell: 
 and eke to be the glory of thy people Israel.