O Shepherd enthroned upon the cherubim –
How long will we be fed with tears? How long will neighbors scorn us and enemies laugh at us? How long will our prayers meet anger instead of mercy?
Shine forth before us and lead us. Stir up Your might and come to save us.
Place Your hand upon the One who sits beside You – the strong One who gives us life. May we never turn back from this giver of life. May we always call on Your name.
In our turning toward You and in our calling…restore us, O God; let Your face shine, that we may be saved.
Amen and amen.
(The Fourth Sunday of Advent is December 18.)