You may light a candle.
Prayer
Your word, O God, is a lantern to our feet
And a light upon our path.
The light of Christ be with us
Let us give thanks to God
It is right to offer thanks and praise.
Blessèd are you,
Creator of light and darkness!
As evening falls, you renew your promise
to reveal among us the light of your presence.
May your word be a lantern to our feet
and a light upon our path,
that we may behold your glory coming among us.
Strengthen us in our stumbling weakness
and free our tongues to sing your praise,
Creator, Redeemer, and Giver of Life:
Blessèd be God for ever!
Amen.
Collect
Almighty God,
you sent your servant John the Baptist
to prepare the way for the coming of your Son;
grant that those who proclaim your word
may so guide our feet into the way of peace,
that we may stand with confidence before him
when he comes in his glorious kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Judge and our Redeemer.
Amen.