Daily Bible Readings

Taken from the Daily Lectionary of the Lutheran Hymnal

Load readings for St. Thomas, Apostle

Rorate Coeli, Fourth Sunday of Advent

Chief Hymn: The Lutheran Hymnal #58

Liturgical Color: Violet

Introit

RAIN DOWN, - || you heavens, | from | a- | bove, *
    And let the skies pour | down | right- - | eous- | ness;
|| Let the earth o- | pen | her | womb, *
    And bring | forth | sal- - | va- | tion.
|| The heavens declare the glo- | ry | of | God; *
    And the firmament shows | His | hand- - | i- | work. (Isaiah 45:8; Psalm 19:1, 4-6)

Psalm Readings

Matins: Psalm 5

Vespers: Psalm 145

Collect

Stir up, O Lord, we beseech thee, thy power, and come, and with great might succour us, that by the help of thy grace whatsoever is hindered by our sins may be speedily accomplished through thy mercy and satisfaction; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one true God, world without end. Amen.

Old Testament Reading (TLH): Is. 40:1-8

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First Reading: Phil 4:4-7

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Gradual

|| The Lord is near to all who call | up- | on | Him, *
    To all who call up- | on | Him - | in | truth.
|| My mouth shall speak the praise | of | the | Lord, *
    And all flesh shall bless | His | ho- - | ly | name.
|| Alleluia! Alleluia! You are my help and my de- | liv- | er- | er; *
    Do not delay, O my God. | Al- | le- - | lu- | ia! (Psalms 145:18,

Second Reading: John 1:19-28

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