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MatinsThe Song of Hannah
My heart exults in the Lord:
my strength is exalted in my God.
There is none holy like the Lord:
there is none beside you, no rock like our God.
For you O Lord are a God of knowledge:
and by you our actions are weighed.
The bows of the mighty are broken:
but the feeble gird on strength.
You Lord make poor and make rich:
you bring low and you also exalt.
You raise up the poor from the dust:
and lift the needy from the ash-heap.
You make them sit with princes:
and inherit a seat of honour.
For yours O Lord are the pillars of the earth:
and on them you have set the world.
Amen.
Old Testament Reading -To us a child is born
1Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair shall not go on forever. Though soon the land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be under God’s contempt and judgment, yet in the future these very lands, Galilee and northern Transjordan, where lies the road to the sea, will be filled with glory. 2The people who walk in darkness shall see a great Light—a Light that will shine on all those who live in the land of the shadow of death.
6For unto us a child is born; unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder. These will be his royal titles: “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The Mighty God,” “The Everlasting Father,” “The Prince of Peace.” 7His ever-expanding, peaceful government will never end. He will rule with perfect fairness and justice from the throne of his father David. He will bring true justice and peace to all the nations of the world. This is going to happen because the Lord of heaven’s armies has dedicated himself to do it!
. . . . .Isaiah 9:1-2,6-7Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
O Lord, you are the king of glory:
help us at the break of day.
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
You love righteousness and justice:
may your loving kindness fill the earth
Christ, have mercy. E te Karaiti, kia aroha mai.
Hear our cry, O God,
and listen to our prayer.
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
Amen.
