“O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, shall come to thee, O Israel.”

Lord, we thank you, for sending us a Savior who will rescue us from the depths of hell, if only we would receive him. Throughout the Advent season, we have been preparing for such a time as this. “O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell Thy people save, and give them victory o’er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, shall come to thee, O Israel.”