Christmas Day, December 25, 2016

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Old Testament: Isaiah 62:6-12 read from the New Living Translation Bible

Psalm 97 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Epistle: Titus 3:4-7 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible

The Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicised

The Closing Prayer: On December 31 we celebrate the life of Samuel Ajayi Crowther Bishop in the Niger Territories

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