“O Rising Sun”

O rising orb of day, splendor of light eternal and sun of righteousness, come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

P:	Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
C:	Our God shall come, Alleluia!

The Collect

P:	Stir up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, our hearts to prepare the way of Thine only-begotten Son; that by His Advent we may be enabled to serve Thee with purified minds; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
C:	Amen.

The congregation sings:

                                O Come, Thou DAYSPRING from on high,

                                And cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;

                                Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,

                                And death’s dark shadow put to flight.

                                Rejoice!  Rejoice!  Emmanuel

                                Shall come to Thee, O Israel.