Now let Thy servant go, O Master, according to Thy word, in peace; For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the presence of all people, a light for the revelation of the nations, and the glory of Your people Israel.
In Russian
Now Thou releasest Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy promise, in peace: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared for all nations, a light for the enlightenment of the Gentiles and the glory of Thy people Israel.
By verb - by promise. In revelation - in enlightenment. Tongues are pagans.
Who composed this song?
This song was composed by the righteous elder Simeon. It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he saw Christ. When the forty-day-old baby Jesus was brought to the church, at the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Simeon also came here. Taking the baby Jesus in his arms, he said: Now you are releasing Your servant, O Master, (from this life to the hereafter) (Luke 2:29).
When is this prayer said?
During the church service at Vespers.