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Philippians 4:4-9 NIV

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Silent night, holy night,All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and Child.Holy Infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,Shepherds quake at the sight.Glories stream from heaven afar;Heavenly hosts sing alleluia.Christ the Savior is born!Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,Wondrous star, lend thy light.With the angels let us singAlleluia to our King.Christ the Savior is born!Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,Son of God, love's pure lightRadiant beams from Thy holy face,With the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord at Thy birth,Jesus Lord at Thy birth.

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Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.

We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,

We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.

We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.

We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.

We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'

Amen.