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COLLECT FOR THE
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
O God, you have caused this holy night to
shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of
that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy
Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9:2-4,6-7
The people who walked in
darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them
light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice
before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke
of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have
broken as on the day of Midian. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall
be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the
LORD of hosts will do this.
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