Holy and Righteous is the Lord
Keeper of oaths
Maker of Covenants
which the Lord never forgets
never breaks
and, look, God comes to the people
and redeems them
redeems us
A Strong King God raises for us
in the House of David
this is our Saviour
Christ Jesus
whom we delight in knowing
whose light shines on us in the darkness
who guides us in the way of peace
Prince of Peace
we bow before you this day
longing to deepen our love and commitment to you
through our prayers
our worship
our daily journey with you
may we be guided on the paths of peace
where we have strayed
gently call us back
where we struggle to see the way ahead
help us to trust ever more in you
where we have failed to love as you ask
forgive us
in the tender mercy of God
forgive us
and empower us through the Holy Spirit
to voyage this Advent
preparing our Way for the coming of the King
anew this Christmas
Amen