Collect of the Day BCP 160 O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The congregation is seated for the readings. First Lesson Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to , "Your God reigns." Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of ; for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed . The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 98 Choir Shout with joy before the Lord, the King. People Choir Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory. The Lord has made known his victory; his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. People Antiphon Choir Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp
Collect of the Day BCP 160 O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The congregation is seated for the readings. First Lesson Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to , "Your God reigns." Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of ; for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed . The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 98 Choir Shout with joy before the Lord, the King. People Choir Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory. The Lord has made known his victory; his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. People Antiphon Choir Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp
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