December 26 is associated with Simeon’s song, (nunc dimmittis) and Stephen. This version of Simeon’s Song is from The Porter’s Gate Advent Songs album, featuring Tenielle Neda and Paul Zach. My eyes have seen the Messiah For Christ has finally come As the prophets foretold The kingdom of God has come The kingdom of God …

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Continuing through twelve days of Christmas, one text that is part of December 29 is Luke 2: 25-35, the Song Of Simeon, also called the Nunc Dimittis (from Latin ‘Now You Dismiss’). It’s also a feast day of Thomas Beckitt, but that’s not so exciting for singing about. There are many song versions of Simeon’s …

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