December 22, 2004, 4th Sunday of Adment.

A reading from the book of the prophet Micah.

Thus says the Lord, you, Bethlehem Ephritha, too small to be among the clans of Judah.

From you shall come forth for me, one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient times.

Therefore the Lord will give them up until the time when she who is to give birth has born, and the rest of his kindred shall return to the children of Israel.

He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the Lord.

In the majestic name of the Lord, His God, and they shall remain,

for now His greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth.

He shall be peace.

The word of the Lord. Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we shall be saved. Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we shall be saved. O shepherd of Israel hearken from your throne upon the cherubim shine forth.

Rouse your power and come to save us. Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we shall be saved. Once again, O Lord of hosts, look down from heaven and see.

Take care of this fine and protect what your right hand has planted,

the son of man whom you yourself made strong.

Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face, and we shall be saved.

May your help be with the man of your right hand,

with a son of man whom you yourself made strong.

Then we will no more withdraw from you give us new life and we will call upon your name

Lord make us turn to you.

Let us see your face and we shall be saved.

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews.

Brothers and sisters, when Christ came into the world, he said,

Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me,

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