A reading from the second book of Samuel.

After Nathan had spoken to King David, the king went in and sat before the Lord and said,

Who am I, Lord God, and who are the members of my house that you have brought me to this point?

Yet even to this see you as little. Lord God, you have brought me to this point yet even to this see you as little Lord God

you have also spoken of the house of your servant for a long time to come this too

you have shown to man Lord God you have established yourself your people Israel

as yours forever and you, have become their God.

And now, Lord God, confirm for all time the prophecy you have made concerning your servant and his house,

as do as you have promised. Your name will be forever great when men say the Lord of Host is God of Israel

and the house of your servant David stands firm before you. It is you, Lord of Host, God of Israel,

who said in a revelation to your servant, I will build a house for you. Therefore, your servant now finds the courage to make this prayer to you.

And now, Lord God, you are God and your words are truth.

You have made this generous promise to your servant.

Do then bless the house of your servant that it may be before you forever.

For you, Lord God, have promised, and by your blessing, the house of your servant shall be blessed forever.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The Lord God will give him the throne of David, his father.

Lord God will give him the throne of David his father. Lord God will give him the throne of David his father.

Lord, remember David in all his anxious care.

How he swore on oath the Lord vowed to the mighty one of Jacob.

The Lord God will give him to our name in his heart.

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