A brief hymn of praise found in Luke 2:29–32, also known as the Song of Simeon. The Lord promised Simeon he would see the Messiah before he died. When Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus, he uttered “Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum, in pace.” Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace, just as you promised.
Qui finem vitæ extremum inter munera ponat naturæ.
Who accounts the close of life as one of the benefits of nature?
Adeste si quid mihi restat agendum.
Be at hand, if there is anything more for me to do. Septimius Severus
Feri, si ex re sit populi Romani.
Strike, if it be for the good of the Romans. Galba