“Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.”

My brothers and sisters in Christ, God knew how sinful we would be and that we would need deliverance; therefore, he sent us a deliverer in Jesus Christ our Lord. As we prepare to meet him, humble us, Lord, give us clean hearts and watchful spirits, so that when he appears we may be found ready. All this we ask in your precious name. Amen!