The use of a Post-Communion Canticle has a relatively short history in the liturgy and, therefore, may be omitted. The Lutheran Church, however, has made a lasting contribution to the church's liturgy by its inclusion of the Song of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32). Unlike its use in Vespers or Compline, where it is a hymn of repose, it functions after the distribution as yet another confession of the mystery of Christ's bodily presence. As Simeon rejoiced in having held the Savior of the world in his arms, so do we give thanks that we too have tasted and seen that the Lord is good.