Bright Morning Star--Dec. 24, 2018

O Bright Morning Star, root and descendent of David,

by the tender mercy of God, may the dawn from on high

break upon us.  Give light to those who sit in darkness,

in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way

of peace.

In our mouths put a new song, a song of praise to you;

let the wilderness and the dry land be glad; let them

rejoice and blossom with joy and singing.

In you, we put our trust.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 122; 145; 40; 67

Isa. 35:1-10

Rev. 22:12-17, 21

Luke 1:67-80

Selected Verses

Ps. 40:3

He put a new song in my mouth,
          a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
          and put their trust in the LORD.

Isa. 35:1-2a

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing.

Rev. 22:16

"It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches.  I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star." 

Luke 1:78-79

"…By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."  [from Zechariah's prophecy]