The words are from Simeon's prayer on seeing the infant Jesus in Luke 2:
Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.
The beginning and ending 7/8 sections give the feeling of wanting to go now
that Simeon's life is completed and promises kept.
Fall 2000
Lyrics:
Now, Lord, let you servant go,
Now, Lord, let you servant go
Now, Lord, let you servant go in peace.
For your word is now complete,
For your word is now complete,
For your word is now completely filled.
For my eyes have seen the salvation of the Lord,
Which you have prepared for all people.
A light to shine for everyone,
The glory of Israel!
Now, Lord, let you servant go,
Now, Lord, let you servant go
Now, Lord, let you servant go in peace.
For your word is now complete,
For your word is now complete,
For your word is now completely filled.