Prayers and Hymns, December 7, 2025: Advent 2, A
Prayers and Hymns, December 7, 2025: Advent 2, A
ALL: Isaiah 11:1-10 (A shoot springs up from Jesse’s root; God’s Spirit is upon him)
SOLA/LSB: Psalm 72:1-10 (Prayer for the King’s son to rule with justice)
RCL/ELW: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
ALL: Romans 15:4-13 (Live in harmony; Gentiles have also received God’s mercy)
ALL: Matthew 3:1-12(John the Baptist: prepare the way of the Lord!)
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Opening Hymn: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty: LBW #250, ELW #533, LSB #901
OR Lo, How a Rose is Growing: LBW #58
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (familiar translation): ELW#272, LSB #359
Yes I KNOW it’s a Christmas hymn, but it ties directly to the Isaiah text!
Hymn of the Day: Prepare the Royal Highway: LBW #26, ELW #264, LSB #343
OR When All the World Was Cursed (familiar tune): LSB #346
OR There’s a Voice in the Wilderness: ELW #255
Communion 1: On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry: LBW #36, ELW #249, LSB #344
Communion 2: Jesus Shall Reign: LBW #530, ELW #434, LSB #832
Closing Hymn: Let Our Gladness Have No End: LBW #57, ELW #291, LSB #381
YES I KNOW it is a Christmas hymn, but our brethren at Concordia suggest it because of its link to the Isaiah text. Plus it’s pretty. So there.
OR Comfort, Comfort Now My People: LBW #29, ELW #256, LSB #347
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As we await the coming of Christ in mercy and majesty, let us pray for the Church, the world, and for all people according to their need.
A brief silence
Come quickly, Lord! Thank you for promising to deliver us from sin, evil, and death – but even so, come quickly! Thank you for being our King, Savior, Healer, and Redeemer – but come quickly to establish your reign, perfectly and forever.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, righteous Branch from Jesse’s root. Make your Church holy, faithful, and tireless in proclaiming your coming. By its words and deeds, lead many to repentance and faith in you.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, King foretold by prophets. Rule in our hearts and in this congregation. Grant us your gracious Spirit. Help us to show your mercy to fellow sinners, and to live in your peace.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, righteous and faithful Savior. Vindicate those who are persecuted on account of your holy Name. Decide with equity on their behalf. Lay low the wicked who refuse to repent. And hasten the day when no one shall hurt or destroy on your holy mountain.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, wise counsellor. Bless seminarians and all who are called into holy ministry. Grant them right judgment, godly actions, and joy in your presence. Bestow your Spirit upon them, and upon missionaries, evangelists, teachers, and theologians, until the whole earth is full of the knowledge of your saving mercy.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, Ensign and signal to all peoples. Establish your glorious and gentle rule among the nations. Teach our earthly leaders to judge with righteousness, to deliberate with equity, and to care for the poor and needy in their charge. Give us grace to live in peace and to be merciful, even when that is hard.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, gentle Savior. Protect our little ones from every danger and harm. Keep them safe from the fangs of predators and abusers, the poison of sickness and despair, the venom of lies and hateful words, and the claws of warfare and every form of violence. Protect their innocence and help us raise them in knowledge, fear, and joy in the Lord.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, King of Mercy. Banish those things which trouble your people in body, mind, heart or soul. We lift before you all who crave your healing touch, including: {List}. Keep them safe from every evil. Restore them to health, hope, and fellowship with all who love them.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Come quickly, Lord of Life. Reunite us with all the saints who from their labors rest. Bestow on us your righteousness, wisdom, and mercy. Help us withstand the bitter challenges we face, and support one another along our pilgrim road. Bring us to your holy mountain, where with all the redeemed, we shall delight in your presence and sing of your mercy and love forever.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
All these things, and whatever else you see that we need, grant to us, dear Father, for the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.