Blessed be our Lord God!
You have looked favorably on Your people and redeemed us. You have raised up a mighty savior for us.
Blessed be our Lord God!
You have shown us the mercy promised to our ancestors. You have remembered Your holy covenant.
Redeemed and rescued, may we serve You in holiness and without fear all our days.
Redeemed and rescued, may we give knowledge of salvation to Your people.
By Your tender mercy, the dawn from on high will break upon us - giving light to those sitting in darkness and sitting in death’s shadow, guiding our feet into the way of peace.
You have, we are, You will.
In the name of the One who speaks through the mouths of holy prophets, we pray.
Amen.
(The Second Sunday of Advent is 12/5.)