The Lessons, Hymns, and Prayers, 1st Sunday in Advent, Cycle B (November 29, 2020)
Isaiah 64:1-9 (tear open heavens and come; we are clay; do not be angry forever)
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (stir up your might and come; do not be angry forever)
1 Corinthians 1:3–9 (God strengths you; wait for Christ to be revealed)
Mark 13:24-37 (stay alert; lesson of fig tree; parable: master comes unexpectedly)
OR Mark 11:1-10 (Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey)
Opening hymn: The King Shall Come (LBW #33, ELW #260, LSB #348)
Or my “Advent hymn” sung to the same tune as above)
With glory bright and heavenly peace, come quickly, Lord, again.
With judgment true the earth renew; the gates of life unpen.
God, Father, glory gilds your name; we worship and adore,
We bless and praise, our thanks we raise; your mercy we implore.
O glorious Sun of righteousness, bring healing on your wing.
By your dear grace, reveal your face, unbar our hearts to sing:
Sing, “Glory be to you, O Lord; to you, O Christ, be praise,
God’s Lamb of love from heav’n above, Redeemer of our race.”
Most glorious Spirit, Holy Lord, conform us to the Son,
To rightly praise through all our days what he for us has done.
O glory to the Father, Son, and Spirit ever be!
God, bring your life amidst our strife; Lord Jesus, come quickly.
Hymn of the Day: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You (LBW #23, ELW #241, LSB #355)
(if the tune is unfamiliar, use the tune for “All Glory, Laud and Honor,” especially if the Palm Sunday
processional gospel is used today. However, the words are also great for Isaiah text and Psalm)
OR O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (LBW #34, LSB #357, ELW #257)
Communion Hymn #1: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
(LBW #30, LSB #338, ELW #254)
Communion Hymn #2: My Lord, What a Morning
(WOV #627, ELW #438, LSB #986)
Closing Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come (LBW #28, ELW #263 LSB #332)
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THE PRAYERS
Let us pray to the Lord on behalf of the Church, the world, and all people according to their need.
A brief silence
O Lord, we long for your salvation; make haste and help us. Come quickly with blessing and comfort for your people, O strong Deliverer of Israel and the Redeemer of the world.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Tear open the heavens and visit your people with salvation. Anoint your Church with your Holy Spirit. Make it radiant with holiness, lovely with compassion, and bright with faithfulness. Fill it with hope as it awaits the coming of your Son in power and great glory.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Tear open the heavens and visit your people with salvation. Come with healing and gladness for your persecuted servants. Make their words and deeds shine with your goodness and glory. Give the grace of repentance to their tormentors; and draw all people to yourself.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Tear open the heavens and visit your people with salvation. Anoint this congregation with your Holy Spirit. Make us generous in sharing the grace given to us in Christ. Through us, lift the heads and hearts of our neighbors and those in need. Grant that, with us, they eagerly await the day of Jesus’ return as victorious Lord of all.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Tear open the heavens, O Lord; and visit your people with salvation. Give wisdom and prudence to those who lead the nations, especially those newly elected. Make them good stewards of the authority granted them. Bless our nation with peace, prosperity, and justice. Teach us all to care for one another until your son comes as our great Lord of might.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Tear open the heavens, O Lord; and visit your people with salvation. Give courage, honor, and strength to those who serve and protect our country. Grant healing to those who have been wounded; patience and hope to their loved ones; and a swift, safe homecoming to them all.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Tear open the heavens, O Lord; and visit your people with salvation. Kindle hope within the hearts of all who suffer – especially {List}. Bring them comfort and healing. Give their caretakers patience and compassion. To those who are despairing, imprisoned, abandoned, or dying, bestow the presence of your Son, the Dayspring who puts death’s shadows to flight.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Tear open the heavens, O Lord; and visit your people with salvation. We give you thanks for the lives of all whom you have given victory over the grave. Disperse the clouds of gloom and grief that overshadow us. Lead us to our heavenly home, opened to us by the Key of David, your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
Lord, in your mercy, please hear our prayer.
Graciously answer our prayers for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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