First Lesson is taken from the Old Testament: ISAIAH 9:2-7 –
Psalm – 96 –
Second Lesson (Epistle) is taken from the New Testament: TITUS 2:11-14 –
Gospel: LUKE 2:1-14 (15-20) –
Collect:
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.