All the trees of the forest sing for joy,

even if no one accepts the testimony

of the one who comes from heaven.

But we have seen, and we will testify,

for you have sent your Son as Savior;

Christ is come to dwell in our midst.

Sing, O trees, and rejoice!

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 2; 146; 98; 96

Zech. 2:10-13

1 John 4:7-16

John 3:31-36

Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy

before the LORD; for he is coming…

Zech. 2:10

Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! For lo, I will come and dwell in your midst, says the LORD.

1 John 4:14

And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world.

John 3:32

[The one who comes from heaven] testifies to what he has seen and heard, yet no one accepts his testimony.