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31 December 2005
The Eve of Jesus' Name
31 December, New Testament
On this day, we prepare to celebrate the name chosen by God for His dear Son, who came in the flesh to save His people from their sins. God sent the angelic message to both Mary and Joseph, telling them that the Child would bear the name of Savior.
Lection
Psalm 8
Isaiah 51:1-6
Romans 8:31-39
Matthew 1:18-21
Collect
Lord God, heavenly Father, becaue You sent us Your only-begotten Son for our salvation and gave Him the name of Jesus, grant that we may begin the New Year trusting in His saving name and live all our days in His service and praise to the glory of His holy name; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. ¶ 01:12 |
On this day, we prepare to celebrate the name chosen by God for His dear Son, who came in the flesh to save His people from their sins. God sent the angelic message to both Mary and Joseph, telling them that the Child would bear the name of Savior.
Lection
Psalm 8
Isaiah 51:1-6
Romans 8:31-39
Matthew 1:18-21
Collect
Lord God, heavenly Father, becaue You sent us Your only-begotten Son for our salvation and gave Him the name of Jesus, grant that we may begin the New Year trusting in His saving name and live all our days in His service and praise to the glory of His holy name; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. ¶ 01:12 |
