INTROIT
Exodus 16: 6, 7
This day you shall know that the Lord will come, and save us: and
in the morning you shall see His glory. -- (Ps.23. 1). The earth
is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world and all they that dwell
therein. V.: Glory be to the Father . . . -- This day you shall know . .
COLLECT
- O God, Who dost gladden us by the yearly
expectation of our redemption, grant that we, who now joyfully receive
Thine only-begotten Son as our Redeemer, may also without fear behold
Him coming as our Judge, even the same Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, who
liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Hold Ghost . . .
EPISTLE
Romans 1: 1-6
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an Apostle separated unto
the Gospel of God, which He had promised before by His prophets in the
holy Scriptures concerning His Son, who was made to Him of the seed of
David according to the flesh: who was predestined to Son of God in power
according to the spirit of sanctification by the resurrection of our
Lord Jesus Christ from the dead: by whom we have received grace, and
apostleship for obedience to the faith in all nations for His name,
among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ Our Lord.
GRADUAL
Exodus 16: 6, 7
This day you shall know that the Lord will come and save us: and in the
morning you shall see His glory. V.: (Ps. 79. 2, 3). Give ear, O
Thou that rulest Israel: Thou that leadest Jeseph like a sheep, Thou
that sittest upon the Cherubims, shine forth before Ephraim, Benjamin,
and Manasses.
Alleluia, alleluia. V.: Tomorrow shall the iniquity of the earth be
abolished: and the Savior of the world shall reign over us. Alleluia.
*Alleluia only
if Vigil falls on Sunday
GOSPEL
Matthew 1: 18-21
When Mary the mother of Jesus was espoused
to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the
Holy Ghost. Whereupon Joseph her husband, being a just man and not
willing publicly to expose her, was minded to put her away privately.
But while he thought on these things, behold the Angel of the Lord
appeared to him in his sleep, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to
take unto thee Mary The wife: for that which is conceived in her is of
the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His
Name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins.
OFFERTORY
Psalms 23: 7
Lift up your gates, O ye princes: and be lifted up, O eternal gates, and
the King of glory shall enter in.
SECRET
- Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that
as we anticipate the adorable birthday of Thy Son, so we may joyfully
receive His eternal gifts. Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, God . . .
PREFACE
(The Common Preface) - It it truly meet and
just, right and for our salvation, that we should at all times, and in
all places, give thanks unto Thee, O holy Lord, Father almighty,
everlasting God, through Christ our Lord. Through whom the Angels praise
Thy Majesty, the Dominations worship it, the Powers stand in awe. The
heavens and the heavenly hosts together with the blessed Seraphim in
triumphant chorus unite to celebrate it. Together with them, we entreat
Thee, that Thou mayest bid our voices also to be admitted, while we say
in lowly praise:
COMMUNION Isaias 40: 5
TThe glory of the Lord shall be revealed: and all flesh shall see the
salvation of our God.
POST COMMUNION -
We beseech Thee, O Lord, grant us fresh courage, as we celebrate the
birthday of Thine only-begotten Son: Whose heavenly Mystery is our food
and drink. Thorugh the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and
reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost . . .
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