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Tuesday, December 9 |
| The Morning Office To Be Observed on the Hour or Half Hour Between 6 and 9 a.m. |
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Second Week of Advent |
The Call to Prayer |
| Open my lips, O LORD,* and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. |
| Psalm 51:16 |
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The Request for Presence |
| Open my eyes, that I may see* the wonders of your law. |
| Psalm 119:18 |
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The Greeting |
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| I will thank you, O LORD my God, with all my heart,* and glorify your Name for evermore. |
| Psalm 86:12 |
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The Refrain for the Morning Lessons |
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| For who is God, but the LORD?* who is the Rock, except our God? |
| Psalm 18:32 |
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A Reading |
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| As he was returning to the city in the early morning, he felt hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it and found nothing on it but leaves. And he said to it ‘May you never bear fruit again,’ and instantly the fig tree withered. The disciples were amazed when they saw it and said, ‘How is it that the fig tree withered instantly?’ Jesus answered, ‘In truth I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt at all, not only will you do what I have done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, “Be pulled up and thrown into the sea,” it will be done. And if you have faith, everything you ask for in prayer, you will receive.’ |
| Matthew 21:18-22 |
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The Refrain |
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| For who is God, but the LORD?* who is the Rock, except our God? |
| Psalm 18:32 |
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The Morning Psalm |
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He Sends Redemption to His People |
| Great are the deeds of the LORD!* they are studied by all who delight in them. His work is full of majesty and splendor,* and his righteousness endures for ever. He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;* the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He gives food to those who fear him;* he is ever mindful of his covenant. He has shown his people the power of his works* in giving them the lands of the nations. The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;* all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever,* because they are done in truth and equity. He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever;* holy and awesome is his Name. |
| Psalm 111:2-9 |
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The Refrain |
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| For who is God, but the LORD?* who is the Rock, except our God? |
| Psalm 18:32 |
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The Cry of the Church |
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| Even so, come, Lord Jesus! |
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The Lord’s Prayer |
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| Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. May your kingdom come, and your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
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The Prayer Appointed for the Week |
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| Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.† |
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The Concluding Prayer of the Church |
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| Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.† |
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