DNow let yourGservant go inApeace, 
BmYour word has beenGfulfilled, 
DNow let yourGservant go inApeace, 
DIn the glory of Israel. 
 
DMy eyes have seenGsalvation, 
AWhich you surely have preDpared, 
In the sight of everyGpeople ofAearth, 
A light to theDnations. 
 
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DThis child isGdestined, 
AFor the downfall andDrise, 
Of many children ofGIsrael, 
ThisAchild is contradiction'sDsign. 
 
DAnd you yourself shall beGpierced 
Through the heartAas with aDsword, 
That the thoughts and hearts ofGmany onAearth 
Shall surely be exDposed.