The Third Saturday of Advent
• Opening Sentence
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. Isaiah 40:5
• Collect of the Day ~ Third Sunday of Advent
Stir
up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and,
because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace
and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for
ever. Amen.
• A Collect for Saturdays
Almighty
God, who after the creation of the world rested from all you works and
sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we,
putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the
service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a
preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
• For the Unemployed
Heavenly
Father, we remember before you those who suffer want and anxiety from
lack of work. Guide the people of this land so to use our public and
private wealth that all may find suitable and fulfilling employment, and
receive just payment for their labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
• For Mission
O
God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent
your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those
who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and
find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon
all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
• Carol
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, sings the Morten Lauridsen setting of O Magnum Mysterium.
Latin text
O magnum mysterium,
et admirabile sacramentum,
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum,
jacentem in praesepio!
Beata Virgo, cujus viscera
meruerunt portare
Dominum Christum.
Alleluia.
English translation
O great mystery,
and wonderful sacrament,
that animals should see the new-born Lord,
lying in a manger!
Blessed is the Virgin whose womb
was worthy to bear
Christ the Lord.
Alleluia!
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