December 12 · Advent 3

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Isaiah 65:17-25 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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Psalm 126 John 3:22-30 1 When the Lord overturned the captivity of , * then were we like those who dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter * and our tongue with shouts of joy.

3 Then they said among the nations, * “The Lord has done great things for them.”

4 Indeed, the Lord has done great things for us already, * whereof we rejoice.

5 Overturn our captivity, O Lord, * as when streams refresh the deserts of the south.

6 Those who sow in tears * shall reap with songs of joy.

7 He who goes on his way weeping and bears good seed * shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

3 Light of Lights Waiting Here For You The Lion And The Lamb

Light of Lights! All gloom dispelling, If faith can move the mountains, He's coming on the clouds You did come to make your dwelling Let the mountains move. Kings and kingdoms will bow down Here within our world of sight. We come with expectation, And every chain will break Oh Lord, in pity and in pow’r, Waiting here for You, As broken hearts declare His praise You did in our darkest hour Waiting here for You. Chorus Rend the clouds, and show your light. You’re the Lord of all creation, Our God is the Lion Praise to you, in earth and heaven, And still You know my heart; The Lion of Now and ever more be given, The Author of salvation, He's roaring with power Christ, you are our sun and shield. You've loved us from the start. And fighting our battles Oh Lord, for us your life you gave, And every knee will bow before Him Chorus Those who trust you, you will save, Our God is the Lamb All your mercy stands revealed. Waiting here for You, The Lamb that was slain with our hands For the sins of the world Words: St. Thomas Aquinas Lifted high in praise. Music: Lisa Traylor © 2016 His blood breaks the chains And it’s You we adore, And every knee will bow before Singing: Alleluia. the Lion and the Lamb Every knee will bow before Him You are ev’rything You’ve promised; So open up the gates Your faithfulness is true, Make way before the King of kings We’re desp’rate for The God who comes to save Your presence; Is here to set the captives free All we need is You. For who can stop the Lord Almighty Bridge Bridge Alleluia; Alleluia. Who can stop the Lord Almighty Alleluia; Alleluia. Who can stop the Lord (Almighty)

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Psalm is from the Anglican Church in North America Book of Common Prayer 2019

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