Saint Stephen

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A shoot shall grow from the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall spring from his roots.  The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and power, a spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 

The Advent Candle is lit
The Advent Candle is lit

O Wisdom, you come forth from the mouth of the Most High.  You fill the universe and hold all things together in a strong yet gentle manner.  O come to teach us the way of truth.

O Adonai and leader of Israel, you appeared to Moses in a burning bush and you gave him the Law on Sinai.  O come and save us with your mighty power.

O stock of Jesse, you stand as a signal for the nations; kings fall silent before you whom the peoples acclaim.  O come to deliver us, and do not delay.

O key of David and sceptre of Israel, what you open no one else can close again; what you close no one can open.  O come to lead the captive from prison; free those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

O Rising Sun, you are the splendour of eternal light and the sun of justice.  O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

O king whom all the peoples desire, you are the cornerstone which makes all one.  O come and save man whom you made from clay.

O Immanuel, you are our king and judge, the One whom the peoples await and their Saviour.  O come and save us, Lord, our God.

 

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