Now in Peace, O God

Suzanne Toolan

Text Author: Suzanne Toolan

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Vocal Forces: SATB, Cantor, Solo, Assembly

Accompaniment: Keyboard

Guitar: Yes

Instrumental parts included: C Instrument

Separate Instruments: Guitar

Text Source: Ref.: based on Luke 2:29–30; vv.: inspired by the Psalms

Series: Choral

Difficulty Level: E

Description:

A warm and tender piece that will quickly become a favorite of congregations and music programs of almost any size and makeup—this gentle, restful musical setting combines a paraphrase of the Nunc dimittis with verses from the Book of Psalms. It is easily accessible to choirs and worshiping assemblies and would be a beautiful sung prayer for any occasion from Evening or Night Prayer to moments of lament and grieving. The C instrument part is optional.

For cantor or soloist.

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Rites: Night Prayer / Compline, Order of Christian Funerals

Topical: Funeral

Bible Reference: Luke 2:29–30

Number of Pages: 8

Language: English

Format: Octavo

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